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YJ51 AXB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,211 mi
Last recorded101,211 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 AXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2022 101,211 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake 17%

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 94,004 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 88,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,764 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 85,174 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 83,382 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 81,409 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 80,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 78,395 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 78,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,348 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 76,348 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,191 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 74,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,989 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 72,989 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,387 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,375 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 60,234 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,339 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 57,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 AXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YJ51 AXB, 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 YJ51 AXB registered?

YJ51 AXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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