MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Near side rear tyre side wall in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Near side rear tyre side wall in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
near side rear tyre side wall in poor condition
rear exhaust in poor condition
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
temporary repair to exhaust
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
temporary repair to exhaust
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
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YD51 FKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FKJ, 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 FKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 2001.
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