MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
exhaust outer casing corroded
slight movement in o/s headlamp
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
exhaust outer casing corroded
slight movement in o/s headlamp
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded slightly
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust deteriorated
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
windows tinted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f and o/s/r pads low
rear wiper worn
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f and o/s/r pads low
rear wiper worn
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YC51 XNL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 XNL, 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.
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YC51 XNL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 December 2001.
Is YC51 XNL safe to buy?
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