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X103 MKE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,636 mi
Last recorded125,636 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX103 MKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 125,636 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 125,636 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 120,371 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 115,285 miles

knock from top of steering wheel.

n/s steering arm has slight play.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 103,757 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 103,757 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 93,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 80,758 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 69,609 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 58,422 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,422 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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X103 MKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X103 MKE, 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 X103 MKE registered?

X103 MKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X103 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X103 MKE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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