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Y667 JFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,187 mi
Last recorded114,187 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY667 JFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 114,187 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 103,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 103,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 94,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust outter skin is corroded.

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2012 94,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust outter skin is corroded.

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2011 86,555 miles

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection due to undershields

Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,034 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 75,034 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,577 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,519 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 58,519 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 51,165 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 51,165 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 43,321 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 43,305 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 36,014 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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Y667 JFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y667 JFJ, 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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Y667 JFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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