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Y103 JGW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,011 mi
Last recorded45,011 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 JGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,011 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 45,007 miles

Emissions not tested car overheated (7.3.A.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine misfire

Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,705 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 43,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,282 miles

N/S/F steel wheel fitted

N/S/F tyre slightly deformed

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 42,282 miles

N/S/F steel wheel fitted

N/S/F tyre slightly deformed

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 38,207 miles

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

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,472 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2012 36,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 36,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,478 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,947 miles

both front front flexible brake pipes are starting to perish

both rear tyre treads are worn on the inner edges

offside front tyre tread is worn to the legal minimum

Pass 28 Mar 2009 29,261 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES HAVE JUST STARTED TO CRACK

Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,978 miles

NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE HAS STARTED TO PERISH.

NSF TYRE TREAD IS LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,246 miles

OSF TYRE TREAD WORN RIGHT TO LEGAL MIN AND DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL NOT TO CORDS.

Fail 29 Mar 2007 23,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF TYRE TREAD WORN RIGHT TO LEGAL MIN AND DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL NOT TO CORDS.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,343 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 20,340 miles

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

nearside front tyre is in poor condition.

splash shield on nearside front wheel is hitting antiroll bar.

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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Y103 JGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y103 JGW, 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 Y103 JGW registered?

Y103 JGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y103 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y103 JGW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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