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Y78 JHC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,097 mi
Last recorded127,097 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 JHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 127,097 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play On column (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 127,097 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play On column (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 123,245 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 123,245 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning top (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 121,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 121,056 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 118,641 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 114,655 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 14 Aug 2019 114,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 110,428 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 110,428 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 105,790 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,831 miles

Near side wiper blade smearing

Fail 27 Aug 2015 97,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,944 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 94,477 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,271 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 90,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 83,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 83,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,834 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,952 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 69,394 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,408 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 54,273 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 44,374 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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Y78 JHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y78 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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Y78 JHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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