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X981 XYA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

127,784 mi
Last recorded127,784 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 XYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 127,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

Fail 19 Apr 2016 127,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Apr 2015 120,338 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 111,856 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Slight play in o/s and n/s front steering inner joints

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 111,845 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Slight play in o/s and n/s front steering inner joints

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 99,433 miles

front no plate slightly faded

n/s rear tyre on approx 2mm and slight buldge outer wall

slight wear n/s rear radius arm bearings

Fail 11 Oct 2012 99,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate faded

o/s rear tyre 2 mm

Pass 5 Jul 2011 86,174 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack ends

slight noise on steering column

Fail 5 Jul 2011 86,174 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight play in steering rack ends

slight noise on steering column

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,692 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 77,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 70,873 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side headlight secure and pattern ok but appears to be incorecly fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,873 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

near side headlight secure and pattern ok but appears to be incorecly fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2008 63,305 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 63,305 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 56,111 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 56,111 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 50,548 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 50,548 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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X981 XYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 X981 XYA, 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 X981 XYA registered?

X981 XYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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