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YG51 XMM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,222 mi
Last recorded83,222 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,222 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

underbody plastics fitted limited inspection

Fail 15 Jun 2015 83,220 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

underbody plastics fitted limited inspection

Fail 20 Apr 2015 83,161 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

fluid leaking from inside gearbox

service overdue indicator lamp on

Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,612 miles

eng.man.light on

Fail 26 Feb 2014 77,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

eng.man.light on

Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,492 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 75,492 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 72,271 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 72,264 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,082 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,281 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 58,769 miles

unable to fully inspect underside as belly pan fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,305 miles

unable to fully inspect the underside as vehicle is fully panned out

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,081 miles

front tyres getting low

rear tyres perished

slight corrosion setting into front brake pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2006 30,976 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 1 Nov 2005 21,337 miles

VEHICLE DID NOT START FIRST THING WOULD CHECK BATTERY CONDITION

Fail 1 Nov 2005 21,337 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

VEHICLE DID NOT START FIRST THING WOULD CHECK BATTERY CONDITION

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 XMM 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 XMM, 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 XMM registered?

YG51 XMM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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