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Y342 JFG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,269 mi
Last recorded118,269 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 JFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 118,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2014 117,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 115,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

one of front exhaust clamp bolts is broken

slight play in offside of steering

Pass 28 May 2012 111,361 miles

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

engine over heating when cat test was done

Pass 7 Jun 2011 106,409 miles

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

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

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both front tyres are wearing low on outer edges

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2010 100,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 91,988 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 78,985 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 12 May 2008 78,985 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 64,990 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 52,880 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 40,454 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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Y342 JFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y342 JFG, 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 Y342 JFG registered?

Y342 JFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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