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YG51 XMF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,190 mi
Last recorded70,190 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 70,190 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,683 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 62,641 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,380 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 60,380 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 59,128 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 56,630 miles

offside rear tyre worn on sdges

Fail 20 Dec 2012 56,624 miles

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

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

195/50/15 82V

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2011 49,140 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 49,128 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 41,271 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 41,271 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 33,462 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 33,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,651 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,549 miles

All four tyres have cracked side walls

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 19,446 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 17,145 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 XMF 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 XMF, 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 XMF registered?

YG51 XMF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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