MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,700 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
P.A.S resevoir damp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust mount corroded away from silencer but system adequately supported
centre exhaust system corroded
front brake discs becoming badly worn/corroded on inner face
front brake pads becoming low
front subframe corroded but not excessively weakened
main beam headlight switch becoming faulty
rear brake discs becoming worn
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
P.A.S resevoir damp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust mount corroded away from silencer but system adequately supported
centre exhaust system corroded
front brake discs becoming badly worn/corroded on inner face
front brake pads becoming low
front subframe corroded but not excessively weakened
main beam headlight switch becoming faulty
rear brake discs becoming worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight run out on n/s/rear tyre plus tyre wearing low on inner edge
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight run out on n/s/rear tyre plus tyre wearing low on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs pitted badly on inner face
nearside rear rim distorted
upper shocker mountings creaking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs pitted badly on inner face
nearside rear rim distorted
upper shocker mountings creaking
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YR51 LXA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 YR51 LXA, 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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YR51 LXA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2001.
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