MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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) ()
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
front brake pipes corroded
slight movement in n/s/f steering system
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
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
engine covers under trays fitted
n/s/ mirror glass secured with tape
Exhaust system insecure tail pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
engine covers under trays fitted
n/s/ mirror glass secured with tape
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
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front number plate deteriorated
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
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
both front tyres perishing.
eng/man light lit.
some damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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.
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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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