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Y343 JFG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,291 mi
Last recorded110,291 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 JFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 110,291 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside front tyre approx 3mm left on tread

Fail 31 Mar 2014 110,291 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside front tyre approx 3mm left on tread

Pass 20 Mar 2013 101,522 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,557 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 90,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 77,627 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 70,623 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2009 68,891 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 61,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 54,259 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 54,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 48,180 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 48,180 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Y343 JFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y343 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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Y343 JFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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