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YT51 OYF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,543 mi
Last recorded143,543 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 OYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 143,543 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 147,111 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 143,208 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 143,208 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 136,918 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 136,918 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 127,383 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 127,382 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 118,768 miles

exhaust corroded and bracket broken off

knock from steering coloum

slight play o.s.f. wheel ??

suspect n..r. tyre has been used flat ??

Fail 29 Jan 2013 118,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded and bracket broken off

knock from steering coloum

slight play o.s.f. wheel ??

suspect n..r. tyre has been used flat ??

Pass 3 Feb 2012 109,379 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 109,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 99,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knock from aseering ???

noise from n.s.f. strut top bearing ???

rear pads look low

slight play n.s. track arm

Fail 6 Jan 2011 99,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

knock from aseering ???

noise from n.s.f. strut top bearing ???

rear pads look low

slight play n.s. track arm

Pass 10 Aug 2009 86,578 miles

all brake pads worn

slight knock from steering coloum ???

Fail 10 Aug 2009 86,577 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pads worn

slight knock from steering coloum ???

Pass 12 Aug 2008 77,454 miles

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

slight play in steering coloum uj and knocking

Pass 16 Aug 2007 69,206 miles

bonnet safty catch sticking

n.s.f. tyre worn on inner edge poss track out

Pass 17 Aug 2006 61,172 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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YT51 OYF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OYF, 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 OYF registered?

YT51 OYF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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