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Y917 JBB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,034 mi
Last recorded108,034 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 JBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 108,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to prescribed areas but not considered excessive t time of test

outer sill/underbody covered not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2015 100,528 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Mar 2014 88,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,535 miles

slight cracking on nsf/nsr/osf tyres

Fail 28 Feb 2013 70,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight cracking on nsf/nsr/osf tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,995 miles

slight corrosion on both front and rear brake pipes

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 12 Mar 2012 62,995 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion on both front and rear brake pipes

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,404 miles

Knockin noise heard when rotating steeringwheel back and forth but no play detected

Fail 9 Mar 2011 58,404 miles

Knockin noise heard when rotating steeringwheel back and forth but no play detected

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,501 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,631 miles

child seat on n/s/r seat

o/s/f seat adjuster mechanism exposed

slight knock in steering column

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 14 Jan 2008 37,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,065 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD ALMOST TO CORDS SHOULD BE REPLACED ASAP

Pass 4 Oct 2005 17,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y917 JBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y917 JBB, 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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Y917 JBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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