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X768 GLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX768 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens, (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area, (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2017

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens, (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area, (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 101,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 101,500 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 92,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil warning light on *Strong Advise*

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust pipe hanger broken

Fail 7 Nov 2014 92,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil warning light on *Strong Advise*

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust pipe hanger broken

Pass 29 Oct 2013 83,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

main beam switch

oversills fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2013 82,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

main beam switch

oversills fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2012 76,894 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 76,894 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2012

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2011 68,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 68,644 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 66,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,940 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 63,837 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 59,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,374 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 43,651 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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X768 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X768 GLK, 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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X768 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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