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X559 GLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,583 mi
Last recorded100,583 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX559 GLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 100,583 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 100,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 97,249 miles

advise on front washer jet condition advise on rear wiper condition

Fail 7 Apr 2015 97,249 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise on front washer jet condition advise on rear wiper condition

advise shock absorbers genraly fitted as pairs

Pass 8 Apr 2014 103,428 miles

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

advise on condition of headlight main beam switch b oderline pass

advise on condition of rear exhaust box heavily corroded although not blowing at time oftest monitor

advise on condition of washer jets

o/s front tyre borderline pass on m o t

Fail 7 Apr 2014 94,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise on condition of headlight main beam switch b oderline pass

advise on condition of rear exhaust box heavily corroded although not blowing at time oftest monitor

advise on condition of washer jets

o/s front tyre borderline pass on m o t

Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 84,879 miles

nearside front door mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2011 78,707 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 78,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 64,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r seat belt stolk cover missing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,342 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,453 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 25,503 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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X559 GLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 X559 GLH, 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 X559 GLH registered?

X559 GLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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