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Y635 JFH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,003 mi
Last recorded81,003 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY635 JFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,003 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both front arms front bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

plastic under trays covering the majority of the underside of the vehicle

Fail 19 Apr 2017 81,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts all round the tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both front arms front bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

plastic under trays covering the majority of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,916 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015
Pass 2 May 2014 61,535 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f door damaged not affecting operation

Fail 28 Apr 2014 61,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f door damaged not affecting operation

Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front and nearside wing repeater indicator losing amber tint when flashing

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear light unit slightly damaged

plastic underbody trim obscuring thorough inspection of certain testable items

slight damage to nearside front door

Pass 1 May 2013 58,096 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 58,095 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,068 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 51,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,634 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,585 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,536 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,339 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,556 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 35,090 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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Y635 JFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y635 JFH, 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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Y635 JFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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