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X831 GLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,235 mi
Last recorded65,235 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,235 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 65,235 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 62,253 miles

both front track rod ends slight movement

nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.

nearside front suspension deterriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front suspension arm bush deteriorating but not resulting in excesssive movement

Fail 19 Nov 2012 62,252 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pipes corroded!

rear exhaust rusty!

Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,032 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 25 Nov 2011 59,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 40,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 40,223 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,736 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear shocker damp

Fail 5 Feb 2008 29,736 miles

nearside rear shocker damp

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,017 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 23,582 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 23,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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X831 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X831 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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What year was X831 GLK registered?

X831 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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