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X889 HLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,886 mi
Last recorded54,886 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX889 HLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 54,886 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,774 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracks

Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,690 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,085 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,821 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING.

Fail 9 Nov 2011 43,821 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,771 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,630 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 33,202 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,202 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,100 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,933 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 22,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X889 HLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X889 HLK, 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 X889 HLK registered?

X889 HLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X889 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X889 HLK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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