2001 Mercedes A-Class 1.4L Petrol · YP51 VVD
2001 Mercedes A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2001. Recorded mileage 71,025 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1397cc
YP51 VVD Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2011
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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YP51 VVD Mileage History
- 24/09/20074,388 mi
- 01/10/20074,388 mi
- 01/10/200853,383 mi+48,995 mi
- 10/08/200959,175 mi+5,792 mi
- 10/08/200959,176 mi+1 mi
- 11/08/201071,022 mi+11,846 mi
- 11/08/201071,025 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 23,134 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
YP51 VVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes A-Class (YP51 VVD) between September 2007 and October 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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