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Y906 JCN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY906 JCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 96,584 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 88,360 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 88,360 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 80,964 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 80,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 71,925 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,695 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 62,695 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,661 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,381 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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Y906 JCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y906 JCN, 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 Y906 JCN registered?

Y906 JCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y906 JCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y906 JCN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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