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Y266 MJB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,904 mi
Last recorded166,904 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 MJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2015 166,904 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 155,699 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 155,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 148,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 137,477 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 127,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 117,649 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 106,719 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 106,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 96,285 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 96,283 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2007 84,542 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 84,538 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 68,194 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 54,023 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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Y266 MJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y266 MJB, 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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Y266 MJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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