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FG51 YCF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,592 mi
Last recorded91,592 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 YCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 91,592 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 91,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 87,315 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 86,143 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 86,143 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 81,903 miles

full chassis covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2008 81,903 miles

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

full chassis covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2007 75,190 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 69,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

offside front inner driveshaft boot leaking greese

Fail 13 Dec 2006 69,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

offside front inner driveshaft boot leaking greese

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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FG51 YCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG51 YCF, 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 FG51 YCF registered?

FG51 YCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is FG51 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 YCF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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