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Y832 FRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,070 mi
Last recorded90,070 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 FRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside outer sills covered

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,597 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 81,597 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 73,585 miles

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

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

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

front wipers worn/split

nearside rear tyre worn uneven close to limit in places and perished close to cords

Fail 9 Sep 2014 73,338 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

front wipers worn/split

nearside rear tyre worn uneven close to limit in places and perished close to cords

Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,442 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 61,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,042 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 58,042 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 55,911 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 55,911 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 53,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,277 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,035 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,822 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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Y832 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y832 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.

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What year was Y832 FRP registered?

Y832 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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