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J44 ASL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,186 mi
Last recorded88,186 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 ASL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,186 miles

rear most exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,177 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 77,779 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,134 miles

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

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

esp light on dash.

slight play in both front steering arms.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 72,748 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 72,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

steering rack nearside has slight wear

Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,899 miles

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

offside mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2010 63,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,363 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 59,363 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,253 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 49,622 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 49,622 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 43,658 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 43,656 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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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J44 ASL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J44 ASL, 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 J44 ASL registered?

J44 ASL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is J44 ASL safe to buy?

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