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Y993 JPA

2001 Mercedes A Class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,540 mi
Last recorded34,540 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes A Class58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 JPA
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 34,540 miles

Front sub frame surface corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 34,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front sub frame surface corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 33,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame surface corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2017 33,419 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 33,417 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 32,736 miles

both front tyres 2mm on outer edges

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front & rear subframes & suspension

corrosion on front brake disc s

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes

Fail 5 Dec 2016 32,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres 2mm on outer edges

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front & rear subframes & suspension

corrosion on front brake disc s

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes

Pass 30 Dec 2015 31,910 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 31,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 31,048 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 30,336 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 30,335 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 29,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 29,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 28,304 miles

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 27,344 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 27,342 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,905 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 24,230 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 24,230 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,207 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 20,886 miles

offside wiper blade rubber started to split

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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Y993 JPA is a 2001 Mercedes A Class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 58,688 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 A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y993 JPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes A Class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y993 JPA registered?

Y993 JPA is a 2001 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y993 JPA safe to buy?

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