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Y97 HFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,220 mi
Last recorded114,220 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 HFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 114,220 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2025 114,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 109,724 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 105,674 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 101,134 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 97,293 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,691 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 93,691 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,590 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 84,590 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,411 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 68,883 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,526 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,688 miles

slight play in o/s & n/s/r radius arms

Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,214 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,449 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,204 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,151 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,398 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,259 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 25,259 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,607 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,855 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,062 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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Y97 HFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y97 HFJ, 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 Y97 HFJ registered?

Y97 HFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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