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Y158 JTW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,434 mi
Last recorded61,434 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 JTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2024 61,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 57,614 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 52,788 miles

Both side indicators are starting to fade

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 51,708 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 51,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 51,098 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 48,670 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 48,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,601 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 42,541 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 40,088 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,088 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,743 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 36,890 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,128 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,018 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 33,018 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,410 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,982 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,115 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 25,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 19 Jun 2007 22,164 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,116 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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Y158 JTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y158 JTW, 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 Y158 JTW registered?

Y158 JTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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