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Y153 JDW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,975 mi
Last recorded88,975 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 JDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,975 miles

Creaking noise from steering/suspension when turning.

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2016 77,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,048 miles

check engine warning light on.

nsr wheel arch liner fouling tyre.

osr metal brake pipe corroding.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 74,048 miles

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

check engine warning light on.

nsr wheel arch liner fouling tyre.

osr metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,216 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 71,216 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 70,417 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 67,490 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,338 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,902 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 54,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,333 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,089 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,173 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 37,173 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,796 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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Y153 JDW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y153 JDW, 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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Y153 JDW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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