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X963 UUG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,463 mi
Last recorded122,463 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX963 UUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 122,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 121,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 115,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

inner joints handbrake travel

Pass 19 Sep 2016 102,592 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2014 86,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 81,395 miles

Backbox exhaust excessively corroded and deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear shockabsorber has reduced damping effect.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 81,395 miles

Backbox exhaust excessively corroded and deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear shockabsorber has reduced damping effect.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2012 76,730 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,694 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,244 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,972 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 64,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 58,341 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 49,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PLASTIC BELL PLATES FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RESTICTING VIEW

Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

PLASTIC BELL PLATES FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RESTICTING VIEW

Fail 29 Sep 2006 45,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,402 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,273 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 43,273 miles

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

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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X963 UUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X963 UUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X963 UUG registered?

X963 UUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X963 UUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X963 UUG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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