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X357 XJO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,365 mi
Last recorded155,365 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX357 XJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 155,365 miles

centre exhaust box becoming corroded

engine noise/vibration

slight wear , o/s front outer track rod end

Pass 16 Apr 2013 147,228 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust showing corrsion

Fail 16 Apr 2013 147,228 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust showing corrsion

Pass 25 Apr 2012 140,897 miles

centre exhaust box becoming corroded

engine rattle/vibration

engine udertray becoming insecure

front n/s + o/s steering rack shows signs of wear

n/s rear tyre near limit 195/50/15

Pass 13 Apr 2011 130,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 130,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 116,489 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 105,698 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 100,928 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 100,928 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2007 77,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 60,375 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror defective. other two ok.

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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X357 XJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X357 XJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X357 XJO registered?

X357 XJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X357 XJO safe to buy?

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