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FG02 FCX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,112 mi
Last recorded95,112 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 FCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 95,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 95,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

nearside rear jacking block missing

Fail 15 Mar 2013 83,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

nearside rear jacking block missing

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to distort

Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,672 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 60,321 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,924 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,420 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 47,404 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 39,316 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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FG02 FCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG02 FCX, 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 FG02 FCX registered?

FG02 FCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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