MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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.
Both rear indicator bulbs ...
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)
offside front tyre wearing on edges a little
plastic under trays fitted
slight corrosion to rear brake pipes
slight play in steering rack
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)
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 ...............
both front shockers.........
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.........
exhaust back box..............
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front wipers poor
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
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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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