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T77 JHM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,543 mi
Last recorded182,543 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT77 JHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 182,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014

unable to open n/s/r door from inside

Fail 5 Sep 2014

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to open n/s/r door from inside

Fail 20 Sep 2013 168,408 miles

Both Rear Tyres Out Of Shape Badly

Exhaust Centre Box Corroded

Exhaust Flexible Joint Poor

Fanbelt Area Noisy

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Door And Arch Damaged

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Pass 20 Sep 2013 168,408 miles

Both Rear Tyres Out Of Shape Badly

Exhaust Centre Box Corroded

Exhaust Flexible Joint Poor

Fanbelt Area Noisy

Nearside Rear Door And Arch Damaged

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Pass 5 Sep 2012
Fail 5 Sep 2012

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011

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

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 9 Sep 2010 122,621 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 96,497 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 96,496 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 77,692 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,739 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 50,986 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 39,293 miles

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

Offside 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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T77 JHM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T77 JHM, 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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T77 JHM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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