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Y722 JKG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,534 mi
Last recorded104,534 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY722 JKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 104,534 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seatbelt slow to retract

child seats n/s/f and n/s/r

exhaust tail pipe bracket detached

n/s/f and n/s/r doors damaged

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/r wheel arch damaged and corroded

play in n/s and o/s track rod inner ball joints

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seatbelt slow to retract

child seats n/s/f and n/s/r

exhaust tail pipe bracket detached

n/s/f and n/s/r doors damaged

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/r wheel arch damaged and corroded

play in n/s and o/s track rod inner ball joints

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 101,062 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 96,614 miles

Both front tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-2.5mm.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2009 84,702 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 76,993 miles

front flexies perished

minor play at rack

un able to inspect under pipes and hoses due to covers

Fail 26 Jul 2008 76,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front flexies perished

minor play at rack

shock wear osr tyre

un able to inspect under pipes and hoses due to covers

Pass 28 Jul 2007 58,528 miles

signs of shock wear rear tyres

body damage

front discs worn

gaint under sheild full lengh of car cant inspect fully

minor play in rack and rod ends under load

rear seat belts not presented due to child seat

Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,218 miles

unable to nsr seat belt due to child seat

Pass 11 Jul 2005 26,463 miles

both front tyres on 2mm and worn both edges 195/50/15v

both rear tyres on 2mm

damage to near side door

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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Y722 JKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y722 JKG, 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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Y722 JKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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