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YJ51 AWZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,310 mi
Last recorded65,310 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 AWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 65,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,327 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 62,327 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 58,186 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 58,186 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre cracks in tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 54,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R tyre cracks in tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,630 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 52,630 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,210 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,943 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 45,943 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,601 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 40,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,936 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 27,216 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,303 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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YJ51 AWZ 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 66.7%.

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 YJ51 AWZ, 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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YJ51 AWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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