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Y871 FBW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,955 mi
Last recorded126,955 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 FBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 126,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads 95% worn

slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 15 Dec 2014 126,950 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise n/s/r coil spring rubbing on subframe

front pads 95% worn

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 11 Dec 2013 117,685 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 117,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust outer case breaking up

slight play in steer rack n/s

Pass 18 Dec 2012 109,193 miles

Large crack in windscreen not within driver view

Splits in both front tyre sidewalls, not showing cords

Fail 18 Dec 2012 109,193 miles

Large crack in windscreen not within driver view

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Splits in both front tyre sidewalls, not showing cords

Pass 12 Dec 2011 99,903 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 99,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 89,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 89,956 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 81,173 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,559 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,153 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,058 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,853 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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Y871 FBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y871 FBW, 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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Y871 FBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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