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Y887 JTA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,545 mi
Last recorded120,545 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 JTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 120,545 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 118,827 miles

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

knock from steering coloum area

only just passed parking brake efficiency test,19%

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2015 116,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 116,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 112,665 miles

exhaust box corroded

o/s/r tyre punctured

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in steering rack

steering column clunks

Pass 28 Jun 2013 108,669 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses perished

inner brake pads look low?

o/s/f tyre nearing wear bars

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play o/s steering rack

steering column clunks

Fail 28 Jun 2013 108,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses perished

inner brake pads look low?

o/s/f tyre nearing wear bars

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play o/s steering rack

steering column clunks

Pass 20 Jun 2012 105,226 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2012 105,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2011 93,210 miles

exhaust box corroding by strap

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight play o/s steering rack

steering column noisy

Pass 5 Jun 2010 81,417 miles

center exhaust corroding

front tyres nearing wear bars

n/s/r tyre perishing

noise from steering column as was last year

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

rear number plate poor

Pass 29 Jun 2009 68,350 miles

noise from below steering wheel further investigation needed

Fail 26 Jun 2009 68,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

noise from below steering wheel further investigation needed

Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,287 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 57,422 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 54,522 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 54,503 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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Y887 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y887 JTA, 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 Y887 JTA registered?

Y887 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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