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FG51 YWY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,484 mi
Last recorded72,484 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 YWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2018 72,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,851 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,428 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,179 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Undershields installed preventing full inspection of underside

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 54,873 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,152 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,182 miles

color of rear indicators faded

damage to windscreen

n/s door mirror housing taped up

Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,586 miles

Nearside front and Offside rear tyres cracked and perished

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 42,244 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit , damage to windscreen , n/s door mirror housing taped up

Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,955 miles

n/s door mirror taped up

Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,479 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,577 miles

n/s door mirror taped up damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,031 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 23,344 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 YWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG51 YWY registered?

FG51 YWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is FG51 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 YWY shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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