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Y349 JFG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,268 mi
Last recorded51,268 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY349 JFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2012 51,268 miles

N/S/Front tyre poor condition.

N/S/Rear seat belt not tested (child seat).

N/S/Rear tyre poor condition.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wiper blade poor condition.

O/S/Front tyre wearing edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,268 miles

N/S/Front tyre poor condition.

N/S/Rear seat belt not tested (child seat).

N/S/Rear tyre poor condition.

Nearside Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wiper blade poor condition.

O/S/Front tyre wearing edge.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 42,545 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 42,482 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,276 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,528 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 29,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,198 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 25,196 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,533 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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Y349 JFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y349 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 Y349 JFG registered?

Y349 JFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y349 JFG safe to buy?

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