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J66 PFC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,789 mi
Last recorded81,789 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 PFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 81,789 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 81,217 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 80,365 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 80,342 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,682 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 78,535 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 78,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 77,676 miles

EML on

Fail 10 Dec 2020 77,658 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light switch faulty

Pass 4 Dec 2019 76,192 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 73,755 miles

rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2017 71,423 miles

dip to main beam switch faulty

Fail 28 Nov 2017 71,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

dip to main beam switch faulty

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,895 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 66,213 miles

headlight dip switch worn

Pass 8 Dec 2014 64,546 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

multi-function wiper/lamp switch worn

Fail 8 Dec 2014 64,546 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

multi-function wiper/lamp switch worn

Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,713 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades slightly split - still clearing screen adequately

centre exhaust silencer outer skin slightly corroded

multi-function lamp/wiper switch slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,977 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

indicator/wiper/main beam switch slightly worn - still operates adequately

Pass 6 Dec 2011 58,010 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,900 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,530 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,197 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is perished and shows splits at the tread.

off and near side front flexi-brake hose rubbers are perished.

off side rear tyre is perished and shows splits at the tread.

undershield fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 41,886 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 37,037 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 37,022 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers smearing on front screen.

front brake discs lipped and slight corrosion.

front screen washers require slight adjustment.

overall calculated service brake performance low.

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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J66 PFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J66 PFC, 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 J66 PFC registered?

J66 PFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is J66 PFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J66 PFC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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