MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,044 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
door mirror cracked
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
door mirror cracked
Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front door mirror insecure.but not affecting the rear view.
Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.but not leaking.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front door mirror insecure.but not affecting the rear view.
Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.but not leaking.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust corroaded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust corroaded
nearside front tyre tread starting to crack
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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre tread starting to crack
Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
various underbody corrosion various components corroding rear no plate worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
large plastic undertrays fitted visability poor.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y601 FFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 Y601 FFC, 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 Y601 FFC registered?
Y601 FFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 2001.
Is Y601 FFC safe to buy?
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