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FL02 YVU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 YVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023
Pass 17 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2021
Pass 28 May 2020
Pass 16 May 2019 72,767 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 69,405 miles
Pass 15 May 2017

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2017

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,741 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 61,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,539 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,629 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 49,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,713 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,458 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,293 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2010 43,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,673 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 41,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,468 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 36,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 32,302 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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FL02 YVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FL02 YVU, 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 FL02 YVU registered?

FL02 YVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for FL02 YVU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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