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X865 GLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,720 mi
Last recorded93,720 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 93,720 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 90,403 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 88,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 85,327 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 85,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,064 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 80,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,661 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 74,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 67,004 miles

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

knock to top of steering column

n/s front tyre outer edge worn and down to 2mm.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,457 miles

knock to steering column

rear n/side coil spring lower rubber seating mount. split and breaking away

Fail 17 Feb 2009 61,457 miles

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

knock to steering column

rear n/side coil spring lower rubber seating mount. split and breaking away

Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,507 miles

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

knock to top of steering column.

Pass 24 Feb 2007 50,749 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 50,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Knock to steering at the top of the column

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre wall cut not though to ply or cords

Pass 22 Feb 2006 44,466 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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X865 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X865 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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X865 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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