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X848 GLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,833 mi
Last recorded172,833 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX848 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 172,833 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside front tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 172,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside front tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 167,140 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 167,140 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 157,426 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 157,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 145,554 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 135,282 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 125,334 miles

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

covers fitted to underside

Pass 24 Feb 2007 114,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 96,076 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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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X848 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X848 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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X848 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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