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Y501 JDN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,469 mi
Last recorded113,469 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 JDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 113,469 miles

Nearside Rear (inner tyre sidewall starting to perish)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 109,922 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Outer sills covered under trays fitted. Exhaust rusty

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 109,922 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Outer sills covered under trays fitted. Exhaust rusty

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 104,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both wipers poor condition

exhaust rusty

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2015 104,104 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 95,602 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 95,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,635 miles

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

centre exhaust corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside & nearside front lower arm bushes perishing

offside front tyre wearing inner edge inner wall starting to split

Fail 7 Jun 2013 87,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside & nearside front lower arm bushes perishing

offside front tyre wearing inner edge inner wall starting to split

Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,478 miles

centre silencer corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2012 80,477 miles

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

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

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

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

centre silencer corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,757 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 73,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2010 64,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 64,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,995 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 61,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING COLUMN

Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,402 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 20 Sep 2007 52,497 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 52,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,292 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 45,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cuts on sidewalls of near and offside front tyres †

nearside rear light cluster is broken on the reverse light section of the lens

slight movement on nearside front anti roll bar link rod

spring seat covers on rear coil springs corroded

toys on mirror may obscure drivers view to the front

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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Y501 JDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 Y501 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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Y501 JDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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