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Y782 FUY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,685 mi
Last recorded47,685 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 FUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 47,685 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 47,656 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 42,574 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded off.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,571 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,412 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,120 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 23,434 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 23,434 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 22,074 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,361 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 20,360 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 18,607 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 18,607 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,524 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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Y782 FUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y782 FUY, 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 Y782 FUY registered?

Y782 FUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y782 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y782 FUY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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