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YJ51 AYT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,984 mi
Last recorded129,984 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 AYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 129,984 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure body has crooosin (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure body hascorrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 129,984 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure body has crooosin (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure body hascorrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 123,471 miles

Central Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion on arches (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 117,559 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 111,986 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015
Pass 19 Sep 2014 103,217 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 103,217 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 95,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension components corroded

engine management light on

Fail 6 Sep 2013 95,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension components corroded

engine management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,753 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 86,750 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,971 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 71,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 54,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 54,806 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,870 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,262 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 28,192 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 AYT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AYT, 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 AYT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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