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X835 GLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationX835 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017

Engine management display indicating a fault

Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,889 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 90,100 miles

offside/nearside rear tyres perished

rear exhaust corroded

slight play nearside inner steering arm

Fail 18 May 2015 90,100 miles

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

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

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

offside/nearside rear tyres perished

rear exhaust corroded

slight play nearside inner steering arm

Pass 6 May 2014 86,796 miles

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

nearside rear plastic spring mounting in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2013 83,536 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 83,536 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 2 May 2012 80,676 miles

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 May 2011 78,814 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,264 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 76,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,487 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 71,427 miles

complete vehiucle floor covered with undershields

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2008 71,424 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

complete vehiucle floor covered with undershields

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 61,825 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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X835 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 X835 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 X835 GLK registered?

X835 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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