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X604 GEL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,570 mi
Last recorded31,570 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX604 GEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 31,570 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 31,562 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 30,263 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 30,263 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 28,579 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 27,436 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 25,606 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2013 25,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,125 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 22,482 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 22,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 18,150 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 18,150 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 13,865 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 7,956 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 6,200 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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X604 GEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X604 GEL, 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 X604 GEL registered?

X604 GEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X604 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X604 GEL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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