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YT51 YTK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,026 mi
Last recorded136,026 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 YTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc
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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 May 2024 136,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust corroded

Front power steering heavy - tight spot

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened mounting point corroded / brake pipe mount bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 134,415 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked too (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cannot fully see due to undertray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

main beam stalk faulty

rear floors corroding unable to see fully due to undertray

Fail 19 May 2023 134,411 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked too (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cannot fully see due to undertray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

main beam stalk faulty

rear floors corroding unable to see fully due to undertray

Pass 20 May 2022 133,202 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear at sub frame and brake unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked too (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened unable to fully see due to under tray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floors corroding . unable to fully see due to under tray

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/r and both front (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

main beam switch faulty

Fail 18 May 2022 133,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear at sub frame and brake unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked too (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake lazy

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened unable to fully see due to under tray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floors corroding . unable to fully see due to under tray

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/r and both front (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

main beam switch faulty

Pass 25 May 2021 131,985 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front , close to limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords just passable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp switch a bit faulty

o/s/r caliper corroding

rear floors, rear arches and exhaust all corroding

Fail 20 May 2021 131,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front , close to limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords just passable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp switch a bit faulty

o/s/r caliper corroding

rear floors, rear arches and exhaust all corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,375 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sills-floors , rear arches and exhaust all corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2019 131,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sills-floors , rear arches and exhaust all corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2018 130,084 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust ,sills-floors and floors all corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2018 130,078 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust ,sills-floors and floors all corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2017 129,058 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 129,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 126,641 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside parking brake lazy

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front upper strut bearings stiff

exhaust very corroded

rear sills-floors corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2016 126,641 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside parking brake lazy

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front upper strut bearings stiff

exhaust very corroded

rear sills-floors corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2015 122,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front upper strut mount bearings stiff

o/s parking brake lazy

sills-floors and exhaust all corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2014 114,828 miles

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear sills-floors,rear crossbeam and exhaust all corroding

Fail 29 Nov 2013 110,369 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust and rear sills-floors all corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2013 110,369 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

exhaust and rear sills-floors all corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2012 102,379 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f upper strut mount bearing stiff

rear sills-floors,rear brake pipes and exhaust all corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2012 102,379 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f upper strut mount bearing stiff

rear sills-floors,rear brake pipes and exhaust all corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2011 95,096 miles

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

botrh rear sills-floors corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2010 85,941 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 85,920 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f spring upper support bearing stiff?

n/s/r sill-floor corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2009 78,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r sill-floor corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2009 78,866 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r sill-floor corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2008 71,667 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 64,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

parking brake cable dry/graunchy

Pass 24 Nov 2006 56,120 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres inner treafds wearing out of shape and on limits

Pass 22 Nov 2005 46,343 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 YTK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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