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Y801 JAU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Maroon Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,065 mi
Last recorded84,065 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 JAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 84,065 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 75,168 miles

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

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2014 75,146 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2013 71,886 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 71,845 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake disc excessivly worn

Pass 22 Dec 2011 68,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to underside & outer sills of vehicle

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

srs warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,212 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,112 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,069 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,712 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

advise knocking felt at steering wheel

Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,346 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 34,459 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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Y801 JAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Maroon with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y801 JAU, 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 Y801 JAU registered?

Y801 JAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y801 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y801 JAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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