MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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)
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
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust mount rusty/cracked
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
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)
damage to n/s/r of vehicle
slight play in steering column
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front brake flexi hoses perished
slight travel parking brake
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for W561 XGP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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