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YT51 KHV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,014 mi
Last recorded138,014 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 KHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2020 138,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 133,511 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 133,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 129,404 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 128,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 125,149 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 125,149 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 108,234 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The is evidence of slight wear in steering rack

The nearside rear tyre was deflated

The rear exhaust silencer outer skin is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2014 108,234 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The is evidence of slight wear in steering rack

The nearside rear tyre was deflated

The rear exhaust silencer outer skin is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2014 102,840 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 102,836 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,171 miles

SRS warning light showing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 94,171 miles

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

SRS warning light showing

Pass 5 Jan 2012 88,533 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

SRS light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,386 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 58,386 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,387 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,151 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 31,361 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 31,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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YT51 KHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YT51 KHV, 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 YT51 KHV registered?

YT51 KHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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