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Y784 XJU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,747 mi
Last recorded86,747 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY784 XJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 86,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,747 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,648 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,321 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 83,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,311 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,101 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,973 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 76,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 71,398 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 71,398 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 66,018 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 60,867 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 60,867 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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Y784 XJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y784 XJU, 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 Y784 XJU registered?

Y784 XJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y784 XJU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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