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Y851 FRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,694 mi
Last recorded96,694 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 FRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2013 96,694 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light displaued

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged / cut

Fail 13 Jan 2013 96,694 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light displaued

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged / cut

Pass 1 Mar 2012 92,201 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 92,201 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,081 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 80,632 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 80,632 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

noise in steering coloumn

Pass 9 Oct 2008 68,652 miles

Freeplay at steering wheel.

NSR tyre perishing,tread distorted on inner shoulder and nail in tread.

Nearside and Offside indicator repeaters discoloured.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play at OSF inner steering rack joint.

Fail 7 Oct 2008 68,640 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Freeplay at steering wheel.

NSR tyre perishing,tread distorted on inner shoulder and nail in tread.

Nearside and Offside indicator repeaters discoloured.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play at OSF inner steering rack joint.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,227 miles

both front tyre tread depths at 2.5mm

brake pad wear light is on but pads are ok

dashboard mileometer back light inop

engine management warning light is on

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Sep 2007 60,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre tread at 2.5mm

brake pad wear lamp is on but brake pads are ok

dashboard mileometer backlight inop

engine management warning light is on

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2006 42,386 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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Y851 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y851 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 Y851 FRP registered?

Y851 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y851 FRP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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