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Y774 FRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY774 FRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016

Engine management light is on

Exhaust is corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jun 2016

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

Engine management light is on

Exhaust is corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2015

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to check rear seatbelts as no rear seats fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2015

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to check rear seatbelts as no rear seats fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2014

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Jun 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

no mileage displayed at time of test characters obscured

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2013

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

no mileage displayed at time of test characters obscured

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirrow glass lose

rear seats not fitted could not check seat belts

Fail 11 Jun 2012 55,491 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

front number plate cracked

knock in steering

nearside door mirrow glass lose

rear seats not fitted could not check seat belts

Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,649 miles

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jun 2011 53,648 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,918 miles

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

rear seats missing and rear belts no tested at time of test

Fail 15 Jun 2010 49,916 miles

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

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

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

rear seats missing and rear belts no tested at time of test

Pass 21 May 2009 45,681 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,251 miles

front brake pads look low

rear seats not fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2007 35,773 miles

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

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

covers over door sills

front brake pads look low

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers over door sills

under tray fitted

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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Y774 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y774 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

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What year was Y774 FRP registered?

Y774 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y774 FRP safe to buy?

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