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YR51 ZYO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,320 mi
Last recorded123,320 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 ZYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 123,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 113,544 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 113,544 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 102,318 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 102,318 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 90,453 miles

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

Offside Front brake/slight/bind

Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,878 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,147 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 79,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 77,717 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,717 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,415 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 75,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 751,343 miles

slight play found in steering

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 71,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

slight play found in steering

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,876 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

knocking niose from front suspension

Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear tyre tread uneven

slight knock on steering

Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,722 miles

slight movement in steering

Fail 30 Sep 2008 52,722 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight movement in steering

Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,118 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,576 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 34,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZYO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZYO, 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 YR51 ZYO registered?

YR51 ZYO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YR51 ZYO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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