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Y498 FLS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,121 mi
Last recorded74,121 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 FLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,121 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,144 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 70,144 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported SECTION (7.1.1)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 63,431 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,431 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,207 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,363 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 51,297 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,808 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 41,888 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 33,180 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 34,298 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 34,298 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 30,080 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 25,572 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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Y498 FLS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y498 FLS, 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 Y498 FLS registered?

Y498 FLS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y498 FLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y498 FLS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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