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Y551 FBR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,243 mi
Last recorded78,243 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 FBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 78,243 miles

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

engine management light on.

n/s/r belt buckle cover missing.

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

rear exhaust box corroded.

undertray fitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 72,367 miles

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated.

front brake hoses perishing.

n/s/r seatbelt buckle cover missing.

nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

undertray fitted.

Fail 3 Dec 2011 72,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light illuminated.

front brake hoses perishing.

n/s/r seatbelt buckle cover missing.

nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

undertray fitted.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,698 miles

unable to fully check steering and suspension components on offside front due to play in ball joint.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 63,869 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to fully check steering and suspension components on offside front due to play in ball joint.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,978 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 55,833 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 49,343 miles

full underbody shields fitted

surface corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Fail 21 Nov 2008 49,199 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

full underbody shields fitted

surface corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 1 Dec 2007 42,693 miles

both front flexible brake hoses perished and heavily cracked but not through to re-inforcement recommend replacement.

slight inbalance rear brakes.

under body sheilds fitted.

Pass 25 Nov 2006 35,920 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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Y551 FBR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y551 FBR, 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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Y551 FBR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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