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X879 GLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,031 mi
Last recorded47,031 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,031 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Slight play in front anti-roll bar drop links

Fail 18 Feb 2011 47,031 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in front anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,820 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,617 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 37,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

silght damage to front no plate

Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,118 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 33,118 miles

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres scuffed and wearing on edges

slight clonk heard from steering column

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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X879 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X879 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 X879 GLK registered?

X879 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 February 2001.

Is X879 GLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X879 GLK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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