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YP51 GHN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

66,447 mi
Last recorded66,447 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 GHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 66,447 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 65,906 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 64,905 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 64,291 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 64,284 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 63,685 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,080 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 62,391 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 61,575 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 61,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,579 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,168 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,381 miles

All Brake Pipes Covering In Paint Coating Unable To Fully Inspect

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Clamp Broken But Adequately Supported

Fail 8 Oct 2015 57,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,029 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,221 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,434 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,688 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 40,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,885 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 38,885 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,283 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

undercarrage trays, spalsh guards and sill guards giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,390 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,412 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 29,281 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 29,281 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 GHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 YP51 GHN, 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 YP51 GHN registered?

YP51 GHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is YP51 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP51 GHN shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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