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Y516 JKW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,618 mi
Last recorded74,618 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 JKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,618 miles

both rear tyres low and bald inner / outer edges

mid exhaust box corroded and peeling

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 2 Oct 2015 74,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres low and bald inner / outer edges

mid exhaust box corroded and peeling

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 71,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,115 miles

Front brake hoses perrishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre outer outer edge wearing.

Nearside front wheel outer-rim dented

Offside front seat belt begining to fray at (exposed) back rest hinge mechanism

Rear brake pipes corroding- offside borderline pass/fail, recommend replace

Rear reg plate de-laminating

Rear silencer skin corroding

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers inclined to judder

Fail 25 Jun 2013 65,115 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake hoses perrishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N.B. Unable to check offside headlight aim etc (not working). To be checked at re-test

Nearside front tyre outer outer edge wearing.

Nearside front wheel outer-rim dented

Offside front seat belt begining to fray at (exposed) back rest hinge mechanism

Rear brake pipes corroding- offside borderline pass/fail, recommend replace

Rear reg plate de-laminating

Rear silencer skin corroding

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers inclined to judder

Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,785 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to inspect all underside due to plastic panneling

Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,329 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 52,329 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 47,162 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 47,162 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 42,393 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 38,735 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 34,806 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 30,938 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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Y516 JKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y516 JKW, 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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Y516 JKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 August 2001.

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