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Y548 JCN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,899 mi
Last recorded142,899 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 JCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2012 142,899 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 132,432 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 132,257 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 12,562 miles

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

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

n/s/f strut top mount stiff in operation

Pass 8 Jul 2009 108,048 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear mount broken

tracking needs checked

Pass 8 Jul 2008 94,757 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 94,757 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 83,270 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 83,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 71,174 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 71,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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Y548 JCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y548 JCN, 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 Y548 JCN registered?

Y548 JCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y548 JCN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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