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Y452 JHC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 JHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016
Pass 11 Jun 2015
Pass 26 Jun 2014
Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,146 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 88,146 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2012 72,645 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bas & esp light on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,623 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,802 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 58,402 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,295 miles

centre exhaust box corroding.

front brake hoses cracking slightly.

near side door mirror damaged.

near side rear tyre cracking in treads .

Fail 9 Jun 2008 51,266 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust box corroding.

front brake hoses cracking slightly.

near side door mirror damaged.

near side rear tyre cracking in treads .

Fail 7 Jun 2007 48,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 48,769 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,361 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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Y452 JHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y452 JHC, 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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Y452 JHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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