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YX51 YRO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,091 mi
Last recorded56,091 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 YRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 56,091 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 54,429 miles

Front Subframe corroded (not holed)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,547 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 51,530 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 48,049 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 46,697 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 43,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre edge cracking and wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 39,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2018 39,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cracks in n/s/f & o/s/f tyres

Pass 10 May 2017 35,877 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 35,251 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,506 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 34,506 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,198 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,926 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,749 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,315 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,061 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,165 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 YRO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YX51 YRO, 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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YX51 YRO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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