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YT51 UNS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,486 mi
Last recorded90,486 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 UNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 90,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch close to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,569 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 86,273 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 86,273 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,708 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,687 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 81,590 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer outer skin splitting away

Pass 6 Nov 2011 71,898 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2010 65,297 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 60,246 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,271 miles

offside rear spring spacer corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2008 55,265 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear spring spacer corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2007 49,295 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,565 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 42,323 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres close to legal limit and bolding on inner edges

front brake pads worn

Pass 31 Oct 2005 35,221 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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 UNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 UNS, 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 UNS registered?

YT51 UNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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