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YD51 FLL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,666 mi
Last recorded125,666 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 FLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 125,666 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 124,541 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 124,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 123,463 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 122,120 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 122,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 120,874 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013
Fail 2 Apr 2013

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 104,664 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 100,037 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 100,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 90,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,869 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 82,498 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 72,693 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 63,407 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2006 63,404 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear number plate in poor condition

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 FLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FLL, 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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What year was YD51 FLL registered?

YD51 FLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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