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Y116 JGW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,345 mi
Last recorded109,345 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 JGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 109,345 miles

Engine light is on

N/S steering inner arm has slight play

O/S rear brake pipe is corroded

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 101,482 miles

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!

Fail 16 Dec 2015 101,482 miles

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!

Pass 17 Dec 2014 92,655 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 80,962 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 80,962 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 70,638 miles

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.

Fail 20 Dec 2012 70,638 miles

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.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 62,128 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,128 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,594 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 52,594 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 43,004 miles

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.

Fail 21 Nov 2009 42,998 miles

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.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,706 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 31,597 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 31,597 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2006 24,681 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2006 24,681 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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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.

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