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Y437 JDN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,058 mi
Last recorded100,058 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 JDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 100,058 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f D bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s/f (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s/f (2.5.B.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,101 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,704 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 72,704 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 65,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre box corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 21 Feb 2014 57,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust centre box corroded

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Feb 2013 47,743 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 45,269 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 45,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,476 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,304 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,979 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,928 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,503 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 33,503 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,457 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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Y437 JDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y437 JDN, 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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Y437 JDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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