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Y996 JPA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,806 mi
Last recorded41,806 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 JPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 41,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 41,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 36,526 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2019 32,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine slighty noisy

Pass 19 Jul 2018 29,468 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,051 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,268 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,052 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,183 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 22,234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,759 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 21,039 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 20,304 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,224 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 15,743 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,215 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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Y996 JPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y996 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 Y996 JPA registered?

Y996 JPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y996 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y996 JPA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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