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Y618 JTA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,227 mi
Last recorded66,227 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 JTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2021 66,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 65,369 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 65,369 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,817 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,355 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,871 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,464 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2016 53,464 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,405 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,223 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 47,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,077 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 43,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,414 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,910 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,201 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,754 miles

both front tyres perished in sidewalls

Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,865 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 16,003 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,052 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 13,514 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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Y618 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y618 JTA, 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 Y618 JTA registered?

Y618 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y618 JTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y618 JTA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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