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YC51 WHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,927 mi
Last recorded45,927 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 WHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 45,927 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 40,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 33,426 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 26,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2021 25,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 24,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 24,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 23,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 23,776 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front coil spring slightly weakend

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 23,033 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Oct 2016 21,773 miles

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 20,721 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 19,970 miles

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

under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 18,680 miles

underside of vehicle has plastic trays fitted obscurring some components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 18,680 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

underside of vehicle has plastic trays fitted obscurring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 17,824 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 17,824 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,993 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 15,328 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,709 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 11,152 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 WHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WHJ, 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

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What year was YC51 WHJ registered?

YC51 WHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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