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YV51 XBF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,902 mi
Last recorded109,902 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 XBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 109,902 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015
Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,369 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 72,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Dec 2012 72,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 68,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,136 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2011
Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2010 57,429 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,430 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 50,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,259 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 31,648 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 24,722 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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YV51 XBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YV51 XBF, 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 YV51 XBF registered?

YV51 XBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is YV51 XBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 XBF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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