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Y307 FVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,321 mi
Last recorded119,321 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY307 FVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 119,321 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 119,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 115,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 111,882 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 108,963 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 108,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 105,203 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,569 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 94,903 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 89,126 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 89,010 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 8 Feb 2011 83,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Feb 2010 77,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 70,952 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 64,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 64,819 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,300 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 41,586 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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Y307 FVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y307 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 Y307 FVV registered?

Y307 FVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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