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Y64 JAF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,952 mi
Last recorded50,952 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY64 JAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 50,952 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 48,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 48,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 44,090 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2017 44,088 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,594 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 39,592 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,789 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 35,787 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,297 miles

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2013 29,295 miles

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

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

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

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

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,830 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,434 miles

front disc liped scored

Pass 27 May 2010 22,231 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,275 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 16,059 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall - not through to the cords

Pass 29 May 2007 14,870 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,517 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 11,985 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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Y64 JAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y64 JAF, 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 Y64 JAF registered?

Y64 JAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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