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J30 BRH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,045 mi
Last recorded77,045 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 BRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,045 miles

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

undertrays preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,346 miles

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

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Jan 2015 69,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2014

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2014

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2013

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2013

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,735 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 60,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,889 miles

PLASTIC PANELS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

both front flexy brake hose perashing

exhaust corroded

nearside rear wearing on inner edge

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2010 56,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

PLASTIC PANELS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

both front flexy brake hose perashing

exhaust corroded

nearside rear wearing on inner edge

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2009 52,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust corroding

nearside rear tyre perasion on outer edge

no locks on rear service brakes

offside rear brake pipe corroding

offside wiper blade torn

plastic panals fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroding

nearside rear tyre perasion on outer edge

no locks on rear service brakes

offside rear brake pipe corroding

offside wiper blade torn

plastic panals fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,042 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,891 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 45,891 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 41,566 miles

slight knock from steering column u/j but can see no play

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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J30 BRH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J30 BRH, 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 J30 BRH registered?

J30 BRH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is J30 BRH safe to buy?

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