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Y297 JHB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,872 mi
Last recorded106,872 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 JHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 106,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,426 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 101,373 miles

Offside Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 101,373 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,783 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 95,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 87,601 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 75,039 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,958 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 62,884 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,458 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,078 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 41,394 miles

slight wear in steering column

Fail 23 May 2006 41,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre upon wear bars

slight wear in steering column

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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Y297 JHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y297 JHB, 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 Y297 JHB registered?

Y297 JHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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