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Y947 FFR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,225 mi
Last recorded90,225 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 FFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 90,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

abs light briefly flashed on during test

Fail 19 May 2017 90,221 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

abs light briefly flashed on during test

Pass 20 May 2016 88,299 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 88,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 85,905 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2014 81,467 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 May 2012 73,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front discs corroded

Fail 9 May 2012 73,079 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2011 65,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

covered in undertrays front to rear. unable to inspect

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,118 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,619 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2007 49,092 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

rear no plate discoulerd

Pass 8 May 2006 39,227 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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Y947 FFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y947 FFR, 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 Y947 FFR registered?

Y947 FFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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