MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre has sidewall damage and perished
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
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)
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)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear bumpstops slightly worn
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear number plate water damage
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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