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YG51 XMC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,647 mi
Last recorded68,647 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 XMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,647 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 68,647 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 62,879 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust box corroded and rear hanger split

Fail 24 Nov 2017 62,879 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust box corroded and rear hanger split

Pass 23 Nov 2016 57,293 miles

headlight aim is correct but adjuster is on number 2

Fail 23 Nov 2016 57,293 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall splits to excess. (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. nearside is a different size to the others. (4.1.A.1a)

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

headlight aim is correct but adjuster is on number 2

Pass 26 Sep 2015 53,447 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 49,577 miles

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Brake pipe corroded on o/s rear (marked)

Exhaust deteriorating & rotted

Front brake hoses are badly deteriorated & cracking

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,577 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Brake pipe corroded on o/s rear (marked)

Exhaust deteriorating & rotted

Front brake hoses are badly deteriorated & cracking

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Oct 2013 45,118 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,445 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 41,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,216 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,272 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,725 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,118 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,652 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 19,251 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 17,635 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 XMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

YG51 XMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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