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YG51 RZD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,504 mi
Last recorded65,504 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,504 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Return fuel line corroded

Window tint fitted to both front side windows

Fail 1 Jun 2010 65,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Return fuel line corroded

Window tint fitted to both front side windows

Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,460 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Engine managament warning light on

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Possible noise on the inner track control arm bushes

Undershield fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2009 59,460 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Undershield fitted

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Engine managament warning light on

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Possible noise on the inner track control arm bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,977 miles

Could not check outer sills as sil covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2008 53,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Could not check outer sills as sil covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2007 46,750 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Headlight dip switch faulty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 1 May 2007 46,750 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Headlight dip switch has a slight fault

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,341 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 41,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in tyre

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 RZD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RZD, 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 RZD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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