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Y457 JHC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,013 mi
Last recorded122,013 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 JHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 122,013 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jan 2024 122,009 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 109,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 109,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022
Fail 6 Jan 2022

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 82,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 64,005 miles

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

both front tyres feathered on inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2019 63,997 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,639 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 35,981 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 23,088 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 19,413 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,432 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,664 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 16,846 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,900 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,083 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,733 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,148 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 9,995 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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Y457 JHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y457 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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What year was Y457 JHC registered?

Y457 JHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y457 JHC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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