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X138 GGW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,116 mi
Last recorded105,116 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX138 GGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 105,116 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 105,116 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 99,124 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 99,124 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 97,372 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 97,372 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside and offside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 95,964 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 95,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 93,461 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 93,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 93,172 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 91,522 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 91,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Raer exhause not fully supported (rear support fractured)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 83,906 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 83,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 74,269 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 65,177 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 65,177 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 57,309 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 49,385 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 49,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 44,320 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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X138 GGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 X138 GGW, 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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X138 GGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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