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YT51 YVG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,388 mi
Last recorded132,388 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 YVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 132,388 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under shields fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2017 132,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 118,133 miles

Assorted Underbody corrosion

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Nov 2014 114,816 miles

Both rear tyre splitting on inner side wall.

Centre exhaust bralet broken.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 114,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyre splitting on inner side wall.

Centre exhaust bralet broken.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 103,727 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 91,591 miles

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

outer skin corroded rear exhaust box

rear hand brake springs holding shoes to back plate, held in with washers.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 91,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

outer skin corroded rear exhaust box

rear hand brake springs holding shoes to back plate, held in with washers.

Fail 29 Oct 2011 80,413 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 80,413 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 68,258 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 68,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 56,525 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,936 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 46,980 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,975 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 YVG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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