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YH51 BSK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,243 mi
Last recorded87,243 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 BSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 87,243 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 87,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 78,633 miles

osr wheel arch corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 78,633 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 71,048 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2013 71,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2011 63,987 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 63,987 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,801 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 52,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre under inflatted

slight play in lower steering u/j

Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,495 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 42,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,133 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,623 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 20,176 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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YH51 BSK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH51 BSK, 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 YH51 BSK registered?

YH51 BSK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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