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Y851 FAA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,780 mi
Last recorded55,780 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 FAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2010 55,780 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,197 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,893 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 39,475 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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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Y851 FAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y851 FAA, 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 Y851 FAA registered?

Y851 FAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y851 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y851 FAA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y851 FAA have outstanding finance?

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