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J9 RDH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

125,509 mi
Last recorded125,509 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 RDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 125,509 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 118,944 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 111,526 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 111,526 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 102,308 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 93,291 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,006 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 78,943 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 74,963 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 72,766 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 69,269 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 66,114 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 63,740 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,246 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,684 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 60,130 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 58,503 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,702 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 51,745 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,321 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,950 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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J9 RDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J9 RDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J9 RDH registered?

J9 RDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is J9 RDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 RDH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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