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Y297 FVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,582 mi
Last recorded64,582 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 FVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 64,582 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

brake pads corroded

play in steering rack joints

Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,406 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under-trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2015

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

underbody covers fitted on complete vehicle.

Pass 13 Jun 2015

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

underbody covers fitted on complete vehicle.

Pass 17 Jun 2014

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

underbody covers fitted on complete vehicle.

Pass 18 Jun 2013

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sill covers fiited & complete underbody covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,010 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all undertrays damaged

headlamp mounts broken, cable tied in

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear door damaged - not sharp edge

odometer display faulty

Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,069 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 51,643 miles

n/s/r light lens repaired

Fail 16 Oct 2010 51,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on in ner edge

o/s/r coil spring lower rubber support mising

Fail 19 Oct 2009 45,705 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

plastic cover under the car front/rear

Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,705 miles

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

plastic cover under the car front/rear

Pass 17 Oct 2008 39,787 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 39,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,362 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 33,321 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,359 miles

Offside 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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Y297 FVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y297 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 Y297 FVV registered?

Y297 FVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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