2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · YR51 MZT
2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 123,447 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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YR51 MZT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2021
- 123,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YR51 MZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (YR51 MZT) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YR51 MZT Mileage History
- 10/11/2021123,446 mi
- 12/11/2021123,447 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 185 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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