2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · YL51 LOA
2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 101,797 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL51 LOA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/02/2023
- 101,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (45 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL51 LOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (YL51 LOA) between December 2005 and February 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (45 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YL51 LOA Mileage History
- 07/12/200511,431 mi
- 14/12/200613,192 mi+1,761 mi
- 04/12/200714,086 mi+894 mi
- 02/12/200814,847 mi+761 mi
- 24/11/200915,288 mi+441 mi
- 19/11/201016,072 mi+784 mi
- 30/11/201116,107 mi+35 mi
- 10/11/201224,759 mi+8,652 mi
- 09/10/201330,010 mi+5,251 mi
- 04/11/201450,673 mi+20,663 mi
- 04/11/201553,460 mi+2,787 mi
- 22/10/201659,419 mi+5,959 mi
- 27/10/201765,934 mi+6,515 mi
- 27/10/201765,934 mi
- 22/10/201871,043 mi+5,109 mi
- 29/02/202079,201 mi+8,158 mi
- 02/03/202079,202 mi+1 mi
- 26/02/202184,381 mi+5,179 mi
- 02/03/202184,404 mi+23 mi
- 21/02/202292,966 mi+8,562 mi
- 22/02/202292,967 mi+1 mi
- 08/02/2023101,797 mi+8,830 mi
Average of roughly 5,262 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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