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X852 GLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,891 mi
Last recorded74,891 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX852 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 74,891 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 75,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear light cluster slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre x1 nail in tread x1 nail in the shoulder

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,626 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 69,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 63,050 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 59,473 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,620 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,408 miles

front discs corroded

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Mar 2011 52,408 miles

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

front discs corroded

nsf mirror glass missing

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,970 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

BOTH FRONT WHEEL TRIMS DAMAGED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2M AND BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND SLIGHT CUT ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,602 miles

N/S mirror glass missing

O/S/F indicator starting too show white light

Wipers starting too striek

Fail 25 Feb 2009 45,602 miles

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

N/S mirror glass missing

O/S/F indicator starting too show white light

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

Wipers starting too striek

Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,863 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 41,863 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,531 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 38,531 miles

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

1/front disc`s starting to corrode

Pass 8 Feb 2006 35,407 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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X852 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 X852 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 X852 GLK registered?

X852 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 February 2001.

Is X852 GLK safe to buy?

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