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YE51 XZN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,268 mi
Last recorded117,268 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 XZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 117,268 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 116,366 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 114,858 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 116,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 113,161 miles

o/s front lower coil missing on spring but still contained

Fail 22 Dec 2015 113,156 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s front lower coil missing on spring but still contained

Pass 8 Dec 2014 110,692 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 110,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 108,676 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2013 108,658 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust in poor condition

rear back plates corrodded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 100,935 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,792 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 79,728 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 71,261 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 71,238 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 55,263 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 44,122 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,758 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 30,089 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 30,087 miles

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

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)

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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YE51 XZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE51 XZN, 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 YE51 XZN registered?

YE51 XZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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