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Y986 JTA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 JTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 May 2017

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 80,029 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,790 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2015 74,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tyres worn low outer edges

nearside front tyre starting to seperaste

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust box rusty

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 67,123 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust box rusty

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,871 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,070 miles

2x front brake lines corroded (ok at time of test)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre on limit

rear pads low

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,856 miles

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

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

unable to check sills and underneth of vechile due to plastic skirts fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,667 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,389 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,616 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,603 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,411 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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Y986 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y986 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 Y986 JTA registered?

Y986 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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