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YT51 OWR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,121 mi
Last recorded98,121 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 OWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,121 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 86,605 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner wall

Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,220 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 74,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 64,928 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 60,305 miles

engine management light displayed

Pass 26 Jun 2008 54,510 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,687 miles

bonnet catch broken

front disc & pads worn

off side front wiper split

rear wiper split

ASB pulsing at brake pedel when carring out brake test

Pass 25 Jul 2006 42,535 miles

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

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 OWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YT51 OWR, 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 OWR registered?

YT51 OWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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