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Y358 JFG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,354 mi
Last recorded87,354 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY358 JFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 87,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 85,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 84,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 78,891 miles

Rear exhaust box casing breaking up

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 31 May 2017 76,981 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R INNER (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R INNER + GOING OUT OF SHAPE >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2017 76,977 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S REAR INNER END SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/R INNER END SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low RESET (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R INNER (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R INNER + GOING OUT OF SHAPE >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 75,269 miles

under trays are fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,198 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2014 71,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,013 miles

ODD FRONT SPRING LOWER CUP FITMENT

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 67,118 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 67,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 64,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,198 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2009 53,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,010 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 47,008 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,029 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 37,265 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 37,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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Y358 JFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y358 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 Y358 JFG registered?

Y358 JFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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