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YP51 UFG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,428 mi
Last recorded164,428 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 UFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 164,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount slight play

mid section of exhaust box second skin coming off

Fail 12 May 2020 164,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount slight play

mid section of exhaust box second skin coming off

Pass 18 Jul 2018 160,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 153,109 miles

metal brake pipe corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2017 153,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

metal brake pipe corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2016 148,240 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 148,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 145,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 131,245 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 131,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 124,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 118,217 miles

headlamp dip switch faulty

Pass 1 Nov 2011 106,714 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,558 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 91,742 miles

inner wheel arch, sill & full under body covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2009 91,742 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

inner wheel arch, sill & full under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2008 86,031 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

sill,inner wheel arch & full under body covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2008 86,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

sill,inner wheel arch & full under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2007 79,769 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 73,830 miles

sill covers fitted

underbody cover fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2006 73,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

sill covers fitted

underbody cover fitted

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 UFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UFG, 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 UFG registered?

YP51 UFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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