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YG51 HHU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,671 mi
Last recorded75,671 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 HHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,671 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

EM LIGHT ON

N/S/F HEADLAMP BRACKET BROKEN

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 75,670 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

EM LIGHT ON

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F HEADLAMP BRACKET BROKEN

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,837 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Fail 30 Jul 2012 61,837 miles

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,133 miles

engine management light iluminated

Pass 12 May 2011 55,973 miles

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

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 7 May 2010 50,476 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 50,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 45,724 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine managment light on

gear box leaking oil

indicators not self cancelling

slight knock felt on steering coloum .invest req

Fail 25 Apr 2009 45,724 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine managment light on

gear box leaking oil

indicators not self cancelling

slight knock felt on steering coloum .invest req

Pass 3 May 2008 41,304 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

spare tyre just leagal

Fail 3 May 2008 41,300 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

spare tyre just leagal

Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,912 miles

indicators not canceling

Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,325 miles

n/s front tyre is badly worn on the edge ,o/s rear has a nail

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 HHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HHU, 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 YG51 HHU registered?

YG51 HHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is YG51 HHU safe to buy?

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