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Y137 JTA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,821 mi
Last recorded93,821 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 JTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2020 93,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened behind lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened middle under engine (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened underside by front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underside by front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 89,908 miles

Nearside Front Upper mcpherson strut top noisy when operated from lock to lock

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper macpherson strut top mount noisy when operated lock to lock

Offside Rear inner tyre wearing uneven

Fail 17 Oct 2019 89,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper mcpherson strut top noisy when operated from lock to lock

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper macpherson strut top mount noisy when operated lock to lock

Offside Rear inner tyre wearing uneven

Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,892 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 87,892 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 86,250 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexey hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 84,750 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexey hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexey hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 81,720 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 81,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to w/c nut (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 78,180 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 74,450 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 69,883 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 69,883 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,893 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 65,893 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,119 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 62,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,077 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 52,899 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 51,019 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 49,025 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,749 miles

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

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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Y137 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y137 JTA, 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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Y137 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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