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YD51 FKH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,093 mi
Last recorded87,093 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 FKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2017 87,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust rear box corroded

front brake pads half worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear box corroded

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 24 Oct 2016 84,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake pipes at flex hoses rusty

exhaust rear box corroded

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,468 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,030 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,365 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012
Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,990 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 68,049 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing low

o/s/f brake pad worn to limit

Fail 9 Oct 2010 68,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f brake pad worn to limit

Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,404 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cracks on both rear tyres.

cut on nearside front tyre outer wall.

split on nearside front wiper blade.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 63,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut on nearside front tyre.cracks on front and rear tyres.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cut on nearside front tyre.cracks on front and rear tyres.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,985 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 52,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 42,624 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

smell of fuel from under rear of vehicle.

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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YD51 FKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD51 FKH, 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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YD51 FKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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