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YX51 AXB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,509 mi
Last recorded59,509 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 AXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,509 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,406 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre perished

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

brake discs rusted

Fail 9 Oct 2020 56,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

brake discs rusted

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 2 Aug 2019 56,367 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,584 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 55,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 54,387 miles

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

exhaust middle section corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2017 54,387 miles

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

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

exhaust middle section corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,256 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,382 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,992 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,576 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,820 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 35,720 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,113 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,360 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 21,233 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,175 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 13,232 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 11,748 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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YX51 AXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX51 AXB, 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 YX51 AXB registered?

YX51 AXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is YX51 AXB safe to buy?

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