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YP51 VBA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,425 mi
Last recorded115,425 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 VBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 115,425 miles

All brake discs

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body has slight corrosion

Fail 12 May 2021 115,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All brake discs

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2020

All tyres perished

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

All tyres perished

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 114,597 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Jan 2019 114,597 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Body has slight corrosion

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2018 112,019 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 112,019 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 108,161 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 108,161 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 105,148 miles

Rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2015 101,917 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 101,917 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 90,413 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,104 miles

nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 71,160 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 63,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 63,344 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 52,674 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 52,674 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 49,541 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,455 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,349 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,791 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 VBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

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

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