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Y698 FNP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,575 mi
Last recorded120,575 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 FNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 120,575 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 120,489 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 113,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play column (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 113,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play column (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 101,552 miles

slight free movement in steering coloum, n/s headlamp holder slighty loose.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 87,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 84,382 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,847 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 78,847 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 71,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Some corrosion on power steering pipes.

Some pitting on rear brake discs.

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 66,306 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 62,008 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 62,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 50,568 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,681 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 39,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2006 34,130 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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Y698 FNP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y698 FNP, 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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Y698 FNP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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