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YG51 MGL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,260 mi
Last recorded129,260 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 MGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 129,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

centre exhaust silencer corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r inner wheel arches corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 Dec 2019 124,941 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 120,588 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 115,702 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 115,702 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 112,808 miles

Offside Rear spring location pad missing

Fail 16 Dec 2016 112,803 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear spring location pad missing

Pass 14 Dec 2015 107,843 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 107,840 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 94,733 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2014 94,732 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,131 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,009 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 76,333 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,015 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2010 66,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside mirror missing

Offside mirror slightly damaged the cover

Pass 10 Feb 2010 66,893 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Offside mirror slightly damaged the cover

Pass 9 Feb 2009 63,287 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2008 58,982 miles

front wipers smear slightly

o/s/f brake pad worn?

undertray damaged

windscreen washer performance?

Pass 6 Feb 2007 57,177 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,014 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 MGL 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 76.2%.

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 YG51 MGL, 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 MGL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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