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Y939 JPT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,747 mi
Last recorded81,747 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 JPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 81,747 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Slight knock on steering column

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 81,747 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Slight knock on steering column

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

Fail 8 Nov 2015 81,733 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Nov 2014 75,829 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 70,998 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 66,401 miles

slight distortion o/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2011 59,814 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 59,814 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 55,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,973 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 49,221 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 49,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,908 miles

offside rear tyre slightly cracked on outer egde

Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,920 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 40,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,039 miles

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

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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Y939 JPT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y939 JPT, 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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Y939 JPT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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