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Y604 FFC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,658 mi
Last recorded86,658 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY604 FFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 86,658 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On limit (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 83,556 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 79,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

tailgate struts weak

Fail 26 Apr 2022 79,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 382 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

tailgate struts weak

Pass 6 Apr 2021 74,292 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 70,049 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,243 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,267 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,456 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,956 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,716 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 43,716 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,603 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 41,497 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,569 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,607 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,227 miles

Engine check light on c/o test ok

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,930 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

boty front wheel trims missing

Pass 6 Mar 2007

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,037 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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Y604 FFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y604 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 Y604 FFC registered?

Y604 FFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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