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YG51 RXM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,310 mi
Last recorded78,310 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 78,310 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 78,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 74,967 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f inner track rod end slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2014 69,085 miles

n/s/f steering arm play

Fail 15 Aug 2014 69,085 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f steering arm play

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,649 miles

O/S/F tyre has cuts on outer wall

Oil leak

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side skirt fitted

engine noisey

srs is on

under vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 60,647 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/F tyre has cuts on outer wall

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side skirt fitted

engine noisey

srs is on

under vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,329 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,035 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,750 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 49,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,162 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,557 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 40,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,628 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 32,626 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RXM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

YG51 RXM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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