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M55 FLP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,025 mi
Last recorded93,025 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 FLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,841 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,273 miles

Both front brake hoses heavliy perished.

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Drivers seatbelt slightly damaged.

Nails in both rear tyres.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 81,246 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 81,233 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,685 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 79,685 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,186 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 77,169 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

near side front shockabsorber top mount rubber bush bonding is deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2008 72,285 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 72,285 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 65,518 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,519 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 51,118 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 51,118 miles

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

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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M55 FLP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M55 FLP, 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 M55 FLP registered?

M55 FLP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is M55 FLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 FLP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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