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Y693 JUA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,084 mi
Last recorded97,084 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 JUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 97,084 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 97,084 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 96,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust silencer corroded

front sub frame corroded

slight movement in steering system

Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,021 miles

both sides front brake pipes corroded

child seats fitted

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust rear hanging bracket broken

offside front c v boot damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,909 miles

Back box corroded.

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

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

Plastic sills fitted.

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

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished.

Tested in wet.

rear tyres low on inner edges.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 83,909 miles

Back box corroded.

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

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

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

Plastic sills fitted.

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

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished.

Tested in wet.

rear tyres low on inner edges.

Pass 27 Dec 2013 73,020 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 27 Dec 2013 73,020 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust mount broken

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,621 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)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 61,579 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 61,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

All rubber boots split on both front anti-roll bar bushes

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,596 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 52,820 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,686 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,633 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 42,719 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2006 39,880 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 39,880 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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Y693 JUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y693 JUA, 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 Y693 JUA registered?

Y693 JUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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