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X857 GLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,022 mi
Last recorded75,022 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX857 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,022 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,988 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,071 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 70,071 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,742 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,676 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread getting low, rim buckled

Fail 2 Mar 2011 64,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread getting low, rim buckled

Pass 4 Dec 2009 57,168 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,929 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 50,918 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,203 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,397 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 41,394 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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X857 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X857 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 X857 GLK registered?

X857 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 February 2001.

Is X857 GLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X857 GLK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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