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YG51 HHO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,949 mi
Last recorded124,949 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 HHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 124,949 miles

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

covers fited to floors and sill

Fail 24 Jun 2016 124,949 miles

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

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

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

covers fited to floors and sill

Pass 3 Dec 2015 124,296 miles

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

Nearside flexable brake hose deteriorating

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 124,286 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended outer (2.4.F.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside flexable brake hose deteriorating

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2014 115,337 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 115,337 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 105,205 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight noise from top strut tops

Fail 20 Nov 2013 105,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight noise from top strut mounts

Pass 15 Aug 2012 95,636 miles

engine man light on

Fail 13 Aug 2012 95,636 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

engine man light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 87,681 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 87,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 81,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 72,154 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 71,801 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing outside edge

Pass 8 Aug 2008 59,282 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 59,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn outside edges

Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,148 miles

nsf tyre worn to 2mm

osf tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,740 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 38,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 33,922 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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YG51 HHO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YG51 HHO, 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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YG51 HHO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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