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YT51 UMZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,974 mi
Last recorded108,974 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2020 108,974 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour ALL BULBS (4.4.3 (a))

Brake performance not tested NSR BRAKE PIPE BURST (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Emissions not tested INSUFFIENT OIL IN ENGINE (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL FROM WHEEL ARCH TO PASSANGER DOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation SNAPPED (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL FROM WHEEL ARCH TO PASSANGER DOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SUBFRAME TO LOWER ARM (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system CALIPER TO FRONT (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SUBFRAME TO LOWER ARM (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture CALIPER TO FRONT (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 103,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed to offside rear flexy hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust middle section outer skin is corroded and hanger is broken.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight wear in nearside rear subframe bush.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,492 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs ...

Fail 7 Mar 2018 98,444 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Both rear indicator bulbs ...

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 92,719 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges a little

plastic under trays fitted

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2017 92,719 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges a little

plastic under trays fitted

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,400 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 87,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,358 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 80,332 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroded...........

offside front tyre ...............

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,975 miles

both front shockers.........

Fail 12 Sep 2013 74,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

both front shockers.........

Pass 19 Sep 2012 70,929 miles

exhaust back box..............

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,969 miles

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

front wipers poor

Fail 15 Sep 2011 66,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers poor

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,710 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,003 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,071 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 UMZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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