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Y729 JHB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,442 mi
Last recorded89,442 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 JHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 89,442 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 83,292 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 83,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 79,242 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 79,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 71,030 miles

n/s/r tyre badly cracked and perished

Fail 13 May 2009 71,030 miles

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

n/s/r tyre badly cracked and perished

Pass 10 Apr 2008 60,290 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 60,290 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,358 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 39,690 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 39,690 miles

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

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

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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Y729 JHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y729 JHB, 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 Y729 JHB registered?

Y729 JHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y729 JHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y729 JHB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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