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Y764 FRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,250 mi
Last recorded81,250 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY764 FRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,250 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,911 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre pressures were low - no sign of punctures - poss rim leaks

Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,838 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 72,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,184 miles

offside rear brake performance low requires inspection/repair

Fail 15 Mar 2010 69,184 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear brake performance low requires inspection/repair

Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,111 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 63,111 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise strong not able to test windscreen wiper blades 100% due to washers not working

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside rear tyre nearly flat requires attention

Pass 8 Mar 2008 56,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 50,071 miles

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY OUT OF SHAPE RECOMMEND INSTANT REPLACEMENT

FRONT TO REAR UNDER SIDE COVERS FITTED TIME OF TEST

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY OUT OF SHAPE RECOMMEND INSTANT REPLACEMENT

Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise strong both rear tyres out of shape

wet test

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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Y764 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y764 FRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y764 FRP?

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What year was Y764 FRP registered?

Y764 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y764 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y764 FRP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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