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X335 GMO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,900 mi
Last recorded133,900 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX335 GMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 133,900 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front strut uprer bearing rough

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2014 133,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside front strut uprer bearing rough

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 123,214 miles

Deep cut to nearside front inner tyre sidewall and damage to outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mid and rear exhaust deteriorated

mid exhaust mount broken, exhaust is secure

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 3 Oct 2013 123,185 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Deep cut to nearside front inner tyre sidewall and damage to outer sidewall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mid and rear exhaust deteriorated

mid exhaust mount broken, exhaust is secure

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Oct 2012 119,412 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 109,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 109,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 100,817 miles

airbag light on

corrosion to rear inner sills

damage to offside rear tyre pouter sidewall

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear seatbelt stalk plastic cover missing

Pass 4 Jan 2010 100,491 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 100,029 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 74,088 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,834 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 65,834 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 62,173 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 62,173 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 61,189 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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X335 GMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X335 GMO, 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 X335 GMO registered?

X335 GMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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