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Y76 JHC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,097 mi
Last recorded139,097 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 JHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 139,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 131,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2012 123,543 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust box slightly corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2012 123,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust box slightly corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 113,794 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 105,878 miles

nsmirror broken

Pass 18 Jun 2009 94,701 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 94,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 85,151 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 79,046 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 71,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 71,582 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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Y76 JHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y76 JHC, 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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Y76 JHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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