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YP51 SFY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,002 mi
Last recorded84,002 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 SFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,002 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2014 83,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 83,739 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine light on dash

handbrake sleve insecure

nearside front bumper trim missing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,121 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,926 miles

advise nearside front tyre on legal limits

advise steering column bush

Fail 21 Mar 2012 68,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

advise nearside front tyre on legal limits

advise steering column bush

Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,127 miles

advise child seat fitted offside rear

advise nearside front flexi brake hose

advise power steering

Fail 29 Mar 2011 66,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

advise child seat fitted offside rear

advise nearside front flexi brake hose

Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,481 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,853 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,662 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,395 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 SFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YP51 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

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

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The MOT history for YP51 SFY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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