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Y276 FVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,172 mi
Last recorded106,172 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 FVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 106,172 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 106,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,333 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 98,331 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear back box (7.1.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 96,064 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Feb 2014 95,126 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Feb 2014 95,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,214 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,720 miles

srs light showing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,239 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,886 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 59,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,504 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 55,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,163 miles

front brake discs & pads worn advise further inspection.

front number plate in poor condition.

rear brake discs & pads worn advise further inspection.

rear number plate in poor condition.

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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Y276 FVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y276 FVV, 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 Y276 FVV registered?

Y276 FVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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