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YH51 BTN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,695 mi
Last recorded97,695 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 BTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 94,813 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 94,813 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,943 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 93,943 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 91,615 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 91,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 89,111 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 86,150 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,900 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 79,215 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 79,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT DETERIATION

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORROSION

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,279 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 73,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

parking brake lever: near maximum travel limit.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 67,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,459 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 62,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside door mirror damaged but does not affect the rear view

Pass 21 Nov 2006 52,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 41,483 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 BTN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BTN, 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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YH51 BTN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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