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YD51 KWR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,114 mi
Last recorded71,114 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 KWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 71,114 miles

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

undertrays fitted full lenth

Fail 13 Jul 2018 71,114 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted full lenth

Pass 3 Jul 2017 62,725 miles

some components obscured due to under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2017 62,725 miles

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

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

some components obscured due to under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,426 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 60,399 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,371 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,503 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

eml on

Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Fail 6 Jul 2013 51,855 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 23 Jun 2012 48,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2011 45,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 39,777 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,425 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,879 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracking in tread and distorted

Fail 7 Aug 2008 28,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre cracking in tread and distorted

Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,994 miles

BOTH INNER REAR TYRES MISHAPED

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,968 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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YD51 KWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YD51 KWR, 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 KWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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