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Y882 FRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY882 FRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017

underbody trays prevent full inspection of vehicle

Fail 29 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

underbody trays prevent full inspection of vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2016 97,508 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 97,508 miles

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,668 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 85,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,232 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2013 80,232 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper starting to split

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,787 miles

nearside rear seat occupied by child seat

slight perishing to both front flexible brake hoses

Fail 19 Apr 2011 68,787 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat occupied by child seat

slight perishing to both front flexible brake hoses

Pass 8 Jan 2011 66,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,632 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 62,632 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2008 54,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2008 54,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 49,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Plastic covers fitted to outer silss & under body not allowing a full inspection of vehicle structure.

Pass 18 Mar 2006 44,556 miles

Walls on near side rear tyre are starting to perish

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y882 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y882 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 Y882 FRP registered?

Y882 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y882 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y882 FRP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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