MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,003 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
under body shields restricting view to components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buttled (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear shocker casing corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres Deep age cracks but Cords not showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres Deep age cracks but Cords not showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside front tyre cracked
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
offside rear tyre cracking between tread
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
wipers splitting
N/S/R jack bung missing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG51 YPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 FG51 YPU, 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 YPU registered?
FG51 YPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 2001.
Is FG51 YPU safe to buy?
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