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YR51 SOU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,757 mi
Last recorded44,757 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 44,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 44,168 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Very minor chip in swept area of windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2023 43,980 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Very minor chip in swept area of windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2022 43,339 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Very minor chip in swept area of windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2021 42,430 miles

Exhaust system corroded on rear silencer

Minor chip in swept area of windscreen

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 41,931 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Minor damage on windscreen in swept area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 41,931 miles

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

Exhaust box corroded

Minor damage on windscreen in swept area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 40,895 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 40,895 miles

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

Corrosion on exhaust system

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 39,857 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,878 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 25 Oct 2016 37,699 miles

corrosion on exhaust

front tyres worn down to 3-4mm

Pass 2 Nov 2015 37,219 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 36,420 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust centre box slightly corroded

front tyres wearing to indicator bars but still 4mm of tread left

rear subframe has slight surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2013 35,190 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,272 miles

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

light corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,020 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,704 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 27,409 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,360 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,104 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 18,872 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 15,480 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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YR51 SOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR51 SOU?

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What year was YR51 SOU registered?

YR51 SOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is YR51 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 SOU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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