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YR51 MZU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,292 mi
Last recorded95,292 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 MZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 95,292 miles

Offside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately RUBBERS MISSING (2.4.A.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,633 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,039 miles

offside rear tre tread cracked

plastic under trays fitted covering some underside componants

Fail 1 Oct 2015 80,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside front flexi brake hoses part insecure in their brackets

offside rear tre tread cracked

plastic under trays fitted covering some underside componants

Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,963 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 76,952 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread

Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,208 miles

strut top bearings noisey

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,180 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 65,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,730 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 56,730 miles

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,680 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Fail 1 Sep 2009 50,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,198 miles

oil leaks

Pass 10 Aug 2007 44,273 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 40,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

restricted under vehicle inspection due to full length under tray

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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YR51 MZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZU, 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 MZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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