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Y434 JYA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,311 mi
Last recorded98,311 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 JYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 98,311 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All four. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 98,301 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All four. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2021 92,174 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

underside of vehicle covered in undertrays

Pass 3 Aug 2020 89,741 miles

front brake pipes corroded

slight movement in n/s/f steering system

Fail 1 Aug 2020 89,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pipes corroded

slight movement in n/s/f steering system

steel wheel fitted on o/s/f

Pass 13 Jun 2019 82,134 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 82,134 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018

engine covers under trays fitted

n/s/ mirror glass secured with tape

Fail 31 May 2018

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers under trays fitted

n/s/ mirror glass secured with tape

Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Noisey Upon Lock To Lock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays Fitted Obscuring Some Mechanical Components

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,627 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 13 Jun 2016 69,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2015 66,971 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 59,628 miles

both front tyres perishing.

eng/man light lit.

some damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall.

Pass 16 May 2012 55,636 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 52,368 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 52,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 47,157 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 42,153 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 36,810 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,657 miles

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

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

Rear number plate backing coming away from laminate.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 15 May 2006 28,810 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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Y434 JYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y434 JYA, 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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Y434 JYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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