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FG51 YPU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,003 mi
Last recorded63,003 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 YPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2021 63,003 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 62,704 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,690 miles

Offside front tyre cracked

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,277 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 58,478 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 58,188 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 57,123 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wipers splitting

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,514 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2010
Fail 11 Aug 2010

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,367 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 39,860 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,860 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,816 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,018 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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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.

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