MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine timing chain noise
exhaused corroded
o/s/steering arm play
engine timing chain noise
exhaused corroded
o/s/steering arm play
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
all tyres are worn, perished & will need attention
both front brake disc's & pads are worn below service limit & will need attention
both rear brake disc's are worn below service limit & will need attention
exhaust system is generally corroded
f/o/s head light has been wedged with rubber hose & will need attention
f/o/s wheel bearing has slight play
rear n/s steel brake pipe is corroded & will require attention
steering is slightly stiff compaired to a simular vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all tyres are worn, perished & will need attention
both front brake disc's & pads are worn below service limit & will need attention
both rear brake disc's are worn below service limit & will need attention
exhaust system is generally corroded
f/o/s head light has been wedged with rubber hose & will need attention
f/o/s wheel bearing has slight play
rear n/s steel brake pipe is corroded & will require attention
steering is slightly stiff compaired to a simular vehicle
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front flexible brake hoses are perished
front offside inner track rod is worn
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front flexible brake hoses are perished
front offside inner track rod is worn
Both front tyres wearing on the outside edge
Front nearside flexible brake hose perishing
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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X476 VJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 X476 VJK, 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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X476 VJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 January 2001.
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