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X223 XUB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,826 mi
Last recorded42,826 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 XUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,826 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 40,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic cover under car, unable to check

Fail 26 Sep 2019 40,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic cover under car, unable to check

Pass 22 Sep 2018 37,356 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 37,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 34,536 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,494 miles

unable to carry out full inspection because of under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 32,492 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to carry out full inspection because of under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,023 miles

x2 front wishbone bushes slightly perished-x2 front brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 24,835 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 24,835 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,250 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 22,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,142 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 20,877 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 18,969 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 17,399 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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X223 XUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X223 XUB, 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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X223 XUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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