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YD51 XOB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,185 mi
Last recorded54,185 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,185 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 49,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,847 miles

Front discs worn

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 42,847 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front discs worn

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,130 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 37,127 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bottom coil spring cap ex corroded +osr missing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,332 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,200 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 21,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,243 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,174 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 16,028 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 XOB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

YD51 XOB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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