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Y675 JFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,359 mi
Last recorded81,359 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY675 JFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Slight movement in offside headlamp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 81,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

Slight movement in offside headlamp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,544 miles

hand brake lever high

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Jun 2013 76,544 miles

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

hand brake lever high

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,385 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 70,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,395 miles

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

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 22 Jun 2010 58,332 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 53,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,596 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 47,546 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,272 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,696 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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Y675 JFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y675 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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What year was Y675 JFJ registered?

Y675 JFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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