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YE51 YAW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,958 mi
Last recorded137,958 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 YAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 137,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 135,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine mounts deteriorated

x2 rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 135,637 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine mounts deteriorated

x2 rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 133,830 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 133,830 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 131,406 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTH SIDE (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 131,406 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTH SIDE (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDE (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 128,835 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 128,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 126,244 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 122,510 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 119,731 miles

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage and perished

Fail 18 Oct 2012 119,731 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage and perished

Pass 13 Oct 2011 116,809 miles

Both rear coil spring bump stop slight damage

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 116,807 miles

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

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

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

Both rear coil spring bump stop slight damage

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 112,760 miles

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

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

both rear bumpstops slightly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 109,114 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear number plate water damage

Fail 15 Oct 2009 109,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear number plate water damage

Pass 3 Oct 2008 105,135 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 100,680 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 96,441 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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YE51 YAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YE51 YAW, 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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YE51 YAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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