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Y713 JDT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,162 mi
Last recorded74,162 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY713 JDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,162 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 74,162 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,116 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 56,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2018 56,110 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front ABS wire rooted incorrectly rubbing on anti roll bar link

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 48,106 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 39,449 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Service brake low effort only just pass by 1% above min effort

Wheel trims fitted

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 31,015 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 23,092 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 23,092 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 17,328 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 14,170 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 13,866 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,505 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,925 miles

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle, most covered by plastic under trays

Fail 2 Mar 2009 12,925 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle, most covered by plastic under trays

Pass 8 Mar 2008 12,384 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 11,786 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 10,887 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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Y713 JDT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y713 JDT, 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 Y713 JDT registered?

Y713 JDT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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