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Y659 KJB

2001 Mercedes A Class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes A Class58,688 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 KJB
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 69,555 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 68,220 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 65,352 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,230 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016

front brake discs heavily corroding

Fail 15 Feb 2016

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs heavily corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2013
Fail 18 Sep 2013

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all four tyres slightly deteriorated/rubber begining to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,684 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,025 miles

front brake discs are rusting

Fail 6 Oct 2010 41,025 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs are rusting

Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,055 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 32,055 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,122 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 28,305 miles

n/s/r tyre tread unevenly worn

Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,019 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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Y659 KJB is a 2001 Mercedes A Class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 58,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y659 KJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes A Class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y659 KJB is a 2001 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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