MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine light is on
N/S steering inner arm has slight play
O/S rear brake pipe is corroded
Rear exhaust box is corroded
Corrosion to o.s.r ,n.s and o.s front brake pipes
Corrosion to parts of exhaust system
Damage to inner rim of o.s.r road wheel
MIL warning light staying on
Play in steering rack
Tread on each front tyre less than 2.5mm
Tread on n.s.r tyre less than 3mm
Tyre pressures low!
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)
Corrosion to o.s.r ,n.s and o.s front brake pipes
Corrosion to parts of exhaust system
Damage to inner rim of o.s.r road wheel
MIL warning light staying on
Play in steering rack
Tread on each front tyre less than 2.5mm
Tread on n.s.r tyre less than 3mm
Tyre pressures low!
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
eml light on
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tin cover on nearside lower spring mount corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tin cover on nearside lower spring mount corroded.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
n/s steering rack arm has slight movement.
n/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape
o/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape.
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
n/s steering rack arm has slight movement.
n/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape
o/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape.
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y116 JGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 Y116 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 Y116 JGW registered?
Y116 JGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2001.
Is Y116 JGW safe to buy?
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