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X476 VJK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,743 mi
Last recorded125,743 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX476 VJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2014 125,743 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine timing chain noise

exhaused corroded

o/s/steering arm play

Pass 4 Dec 2014 125,743 miles

engine timing chain noise

exhaused corroded

o/s/steering arm play

Pass 30 Oct 2013 121,358 miles

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 121,258 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 118,990 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 118,984 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 107,758 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 107,758 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 96,160 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 85,115 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 85,115 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 76,069 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the outside edge

Front nearside flexible brake hose perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2007 69,865 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 69,865 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 57,280 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 57,280 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X476 VJK registered?

X476 VJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X476 VJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X476 VJK shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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