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Y262 JSH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,955 mi
Last recorded93,955 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 JSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 93,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 93,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 93,249 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Possible caliper seized (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working Nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,737 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 86,737 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 81,805 miles

slight play in both front steering tie rod ends

Pass 23 May 2015 76,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,085 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,038 miles

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering column

Pass 9 May 2011 66,276 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small chips in screen

Fail 9 May 2011 66,276 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small chips in screen

Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,569 miles

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

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 6 May 2009 61,689 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

slight play in n/s steering system

slight play in steering column

Fail 6 May 2009 61,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

slight play in n/s steering system

slight play in steering column

Pass 18 Feb 2008 56,878 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 54,058 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,378 miles

some damage to o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 8 Mar 2006 50,378 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

some damage to o/s/r brake pipe

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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Y262 JSH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y262 JSH, 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 Y262 JSH registered?

Y262 JSH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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