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Y994 JPA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,325 mi
Last recorded94,325 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 JPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 94,325 miles

Nearside Front and rear wings damaged.but not showing any sharp edges/no projection.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 94,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front and rear wings damaged.but not showing any sharp edges/no projection.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,236 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 83,236 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 73,068 miles

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

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

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

engine mana gement light is on

nearside front/nearside rear doors damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,867 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 71,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,995 miles

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

eml on

Fail 11 Sep 2013 64,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

eml on

Pass 16 May 2013 63,939 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)

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 16 May 2013 63,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 14 May 2012 60,998 miles

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

engine check light on

Pass 23 May 2011 57,153 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,350 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,233 miles

1)engine management light on 2)stonechip in w/screen in zone "b"

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

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

front & rear no plates deteriorating

Fail 12 Mar 2009 50,228 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

1)engine management light on 2)stonechip in w/screen in zone "b"

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

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

front & rear no plates deteriorating

Pass 2 Jan 2008 46,201 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 44,296 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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Y994 JPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y994 JPA, 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 Y994 JPA registered?

Y994 JPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y994 JPA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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