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YH51 ODU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,818 mi
Last recorded87,818 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 ODU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2019 87,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 86,203 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 86,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 81,062 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 77,514 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 77,510 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,941 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

back exhast box correded

under cover fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 74,228 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back exheust box correded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2013 73,538 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back exhaust box correded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,266 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2012 72,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,061 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,405 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 54,808 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 52,069 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,865 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 39,549 miles

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

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 ODU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH51 ODU, 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 ODU registered?

YH51 ODU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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