CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y472 JDN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,582 mi
Last recorded116,582 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 JDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 116,582 miles

Engine mil light

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 116,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine mil light

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 103,865 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light illuminted

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,071 miles

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jul 2013 89,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2012 69,252 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,979 miles

wiper blades need replacing at next service

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,980 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 50,962 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,239 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 45,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 45,124 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,835 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,878 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,500 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 20,771 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 20,771 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y472 JDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y472 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y472 JDN?

You can check the full history of Y472 JDN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y472 JDN registered?

Y472 JDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y472 JDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y472 JDN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y472 JDN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y472 JDN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.