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YG51 MWF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,752 mi
Last recorded88,752 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 MWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 88,752 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 88,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 78,748 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 70,745 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2016 70,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen and o/s/f (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due tyo under inflation (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 65,697 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 65,212 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,986 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,992 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,582 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 53,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,032 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,874 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,149 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,674 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,225 miles

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 31,225 miles

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

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,828 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 MWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MWF, 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 MWF registered?

YG51 MWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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