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X322 ELK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX322 ELK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust poor

Pass 27 Feb 2013
Pass 29 Feb 2012
Fail 27 Feb 2012 31,018 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,501 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 23,271 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 19,011 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,841 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 11,959 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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X322 ELK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X322 ELK, 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 X322 ELK registered?

X322 ELK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X322 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X322 ELK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X322 ELK have outstanding finance?

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