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YG51 MXU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

138,221 mi
Last recorded138,221 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 MXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 138,221 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

n/srear tyre worn outer edge

plastic pipe to turbo broken

rear numberplate water damage

rear wiper damaged

Offside oil level low

Fail 29 Jul 2015 138,161 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside oil level low

n/s mirror glass missing

n/srear tyre worn outer edge

plastic pipe to turbo broken

rear numberplate water damage

rear wiper damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2014 131,798 miles

Both number plates slight water damage

Front indicators and wing repeaters going white

Front wheels inner rims slight damage

NS wing mirror glass missing

Rear wiper split

Fail 25 Jul 2014 131,798 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Both number plates slight water damage

Front indicators and wing repeaters going white

Front wheels inner rims slight damage

NS wing mirror glass missing

Rear wiper split

Pass 29 Jul 2013

n/s mirror glass missing

number plates water damaged

o/s rear tyre getting low

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Jul 2013

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front number plate water damage

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s rear tyre low in tread

rear wiper split

Fail 27 Jun 2013

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 117,608 miles

NS door mirror glass missing

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat

OSF and NSR brakepipes rusty

Rear wiper split

Fail 19 Jun 2012 117,608 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

NS door mirror glass missing

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat

OSF and NSR brakepipes rusty

Rear wiper split

Pass 17 Jun 2011 110,379 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f discs badly scored

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 16 Jun 2011 110,377 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f discs badly scored

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 16 Feb 2010 94,978 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

play in steering rack both sides

Fail 15 Feb 2010 94,676 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

play in steering rack both sides

Pass 7 Jan 2009 79,766 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 79,660 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 79,660 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 74,461 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 68,534 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 68,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 61,245 miles

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

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

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 MXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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