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Y868 FRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,076 mi
Last recorded110,076 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 FRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 110,076 miles

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

front and rear brake disc worn

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

under strays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and other components

Fail 17 Jul 2018 110,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front and rear brake disc worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm out of shape inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

under strays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and other components

Pass 3 Aug 2017 99,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,789 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,441 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 72,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,602 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,202 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 46,180 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,904 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,185 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 23,074 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,486 miles

nearside front tyre tread starting to get low on outer edge

very slight play in steering column joint

Pass 5 Jul 2007 11,529 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 9,937 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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Y868 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y868 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 Y868 FRP registered?

Y868 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 August 2001.

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