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X908 HLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,417 mi
Last recorded48,417 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX908 HLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 48,417 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 48,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre perished in wall

Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,716 miles

offside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,132 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,320 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,144 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,477 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 38,477 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,478 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,554 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,546 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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X908 HLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 X908 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 X908 HLK registered?

X908 HLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X908 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X908 HLK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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