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W561 XGP

2000 Mercedes A Class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,018 mi
Last recorded122,018 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes A Class74,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW561 XGP
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 122,018 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 122,014 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 116,059 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake reading low on nearside during brake test

Headlamp flash on indicator switch broken

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Jul 2016 116,059 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake reading low on nearside during brake test

Headlamp flash on indicator switch broken

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 111,691 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mount rusty/cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2015 116,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty in places

slight rust to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2014 108,991 miles

Dip switch does not centre every time

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 98,424 miles

damage to n/s/r of vehicle

slight play in steering column

Fail 17 Jun 2013 98,422 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

damage to n/s/r of vehicle

slight play in steering column

Pass 2 Jul 2012 88,468 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 82,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,706 miles

FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES DO NOT HAVE PLAIN BACKGROUNDS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both dipped beam pattern poor

Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,663 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,669 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

slight travel parking brake

Fail 3 Jun 2008 61,669 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

slight travel parking brake

Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,490 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W561 XGP is a 2000 Mercedes A Class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 74,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W561 XGP, 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 26 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 W561 XGP registered?

W561 XGP is a 2000 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W561 XGP safe to buy?

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