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G888 JAX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,358 mi
Last recorded119,358 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG888 JAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 119,358 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust back box deterioting

Fail 5 Sep 2013 119,358 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust back box deterioting

Pass 29 Aug 2012 104,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine has a whining noise

engine management light on

Fail 24 Aug 2012 104,874 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine has a whining noise

engine management light on

Pass 23 Aug 2011 95,939 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

Pass 25 Aug 2010 86,689 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN UJ'S

Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,499 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 80,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S DOOR MIRROR BROKEN .

Pass 22 Aug 2008 75,435 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,790 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,626 miles

offside front tyre on limit 1.6mm

Pass 26 Aug 2005 42,564 miles

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

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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G888 JAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G888 JAX, 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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G888 JAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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