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X46 JGN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,849 mi
Last recorded132,849 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 JGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 132,849 miles

Offside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 132,846 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 128,575 miles

Central Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 125,096 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 125,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 119,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 119,700 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 119,690 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Center exhust corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil springs corroded on either side

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 116,275 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2013

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2012 82,913 miles

Both front hoses deteriorated.Slight free play on steering wheel.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 75,595 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 75,595 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 75,591 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 66,650 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 66,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 54,962 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 54,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 43,060 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 43,059 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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X46 JGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X46 JGN, 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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X46 JGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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