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Y133 SJH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 SJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017
Fail 6 Dec 2017

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

engine warning light on

Fail 6 Nov 2017 57,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated and handbrake warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system no electric steering operation (2.3.8)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both headlamps stuck on main beam due to indicator stalk fault (1.7.5c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened area in various places and near suspension arm lower mounting area (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light illuminated

corrosion to rest of fron subframe area

engine check light illuminated

full underside covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 56,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,984 miles

full under body covers obscuring all brake and fuel pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,663 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mtg insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2012 51,663 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mtg insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,684 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 46,684 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,085 miles

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

front wiper blades worn

Fail 29 Mar 2010 41,085 miles

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

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

front wiper blades worn

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,184 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

full undertrays fitted

osr tyre worn uneven

Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,803 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front disc faces corroded

front/rear no plates deteriorating

full undertrays fitted

wipers streaking

Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 13,914 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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Y133 SJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y133 SJH, 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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Y133 SJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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