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Y726 KJO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,902 mi
Last recorded72,902 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY726 KJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 72,025 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 70,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 68,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jun 2018 68,266 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Top mount bearing stiff

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2016 63,374 miles

Offside Front Inner Slight play in track rod

Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,638 miles

All four tyres are starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 61,638 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All four tyres are starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 59,779 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 57,791 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 54,301 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 52,116 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,576 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,330 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,903 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 42,546 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 39,780 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 30,011 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 30,011 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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Y726 KJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y726 KJO, 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 Y726 KJO registered?

Y726 KJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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