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Y433 KJB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,167 mi
Last recorded120,167 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY433 KJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 120,167 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 120,079 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 87,374 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 82,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 82,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,750 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 77,728 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 73,147 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,781 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 66,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 61,116 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 61,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 51,276 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 51,276 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,654 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 37,440 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,997 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,097 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,495 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 15,432 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

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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Y433 KJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y433 KJB, 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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Y433 KJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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