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Y909 FSG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,638 mi
Last recorded95,638 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 FSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,638 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,250 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 82,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,812 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

plastic covers covering most of underside

Fail 17 Aug 2011 64,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

plastic covers covering most of underside

Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,346 miles

undertrays fitted.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 60,342 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,328 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 55,321 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,830 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 40,849 miles

both side repeators heavily faded.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,534 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 31,528 miles

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

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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Y909 FSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y909 FSG, 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 Y909 FSG registered?

Y909 FSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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