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X898 HLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,379 mi
Last recorded71,379 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 HLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 71,379 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,204 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2012 46,204 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2011 44,423 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 44,413 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,819 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,232 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2007 19,209 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 17,023 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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X898 HLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X898 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 X898 HLK registered?

X898 HLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X898 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X898 HLK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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