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YP51 EEN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,254 mi
Last recorded78,254 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 EEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,254 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2013 78,195 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2012 67,826 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 Nov 2012 67,669 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,189 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Nov 2011 58,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,150 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 49,150 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,306 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 42,306 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,778 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 38,778 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,587 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,099 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 21,394 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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YP51 EEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP51 EEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP51 EEN registered?

YP51 EEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is YP51 EEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP51 EEN shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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