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Y112 JFH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,326 mi
Last recorded78,326 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY112 JFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 78,326 miles

both front coil springs are corroded

majority of brake pipes are corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,517 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All four (4) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 77,492 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All four (4) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,572 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,397 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,445 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 68,438 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 64,404 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,280 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,106 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,386 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,660 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 49,660 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,772 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 46,772 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,454 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,700 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,429 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 33,316 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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Y112 JFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y112 JFH, 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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Y112 JFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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