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YC51 EEF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,500 mi
Last recorded59,500 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 EEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 59,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 59,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 44,906 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 44,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 41,594 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 41,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,712 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,481 miles

rear coil spring mounting cups corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2009 37,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear coil spring mounting cups corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,106 miles

rear spring mounting cones corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,968 miles

rear coil spring mountings

Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,635 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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YC51 EEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC51 EEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC51 EEF?

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What year was YC51 EEF registered?

YC51 EEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is YC51 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 EEF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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