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YP51 XOK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,638 mi
Last recorded94,638 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 94,638 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 85,757 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 82,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 78,666 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt locking mech casing missing but not effected to how it operates

Fail 22 May 2014 78,666 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt locking mech casing missing but not effected to how it operates

Pass 24 May 2013 74,848 miles

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 74,848 miles

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

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front brake disc's scored

Pass 14 May 2012 69,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 10 May 2012 69,304 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 6 May 2011 59,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

full under body covers fitted as standard limitting test

Fail 5 May 2011 59,903 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Spare tyre defective

full under body covers fitted as standard limitting test

nearside rear tyre as deep cracks in tread area

Pass 12 May 2010 54,173 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 54,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 45,586 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,603 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,356 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 25,355 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 19,173 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 XOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XOK, 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 XOK registered?

YP51 XOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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