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Y658 SJM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,774 mi
Last recorded138,774 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY658 SJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 138,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 138,771 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 134,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

main beam switch slightly insecure

under body cover fitted and slightly corroded

vehicle slightly smoking

Fail 6 Aug 2015 134,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 14 Aug 2014 127,198 miles

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2014 126,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 119,095 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 119,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 109,648 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight end float in steering rack nearside

Pass 17 Aug 2012 109,648 miles

slight end float in steering rack nearside

Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,890 miles

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

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

play in nearside track arm

Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,553 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,325 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,025 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 50,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,947 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 39,947 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,345 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracks.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R coil spring damper pad deteriorated.

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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Y658 SJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y658 SJM, 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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Y658 SJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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