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X173 UBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,685 mi
Last recorded129,685 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX173 UBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 129,685 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 114,988 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 114,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2008 104,236 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 94,289 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 94,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 77,838 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 61,206 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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X173 UBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X173 UBJ, 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 X173 UBJ registered?

X173 UBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X173 UBJ safe to buy?

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