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X984 GLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,338 mi
Last recorded49,338 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX984 GLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,338 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,168 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 49,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,192 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,288 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock from steering

Fail 15 Aug 2013 42,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock on steering

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,055 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock on steering

Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,453 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

knock on steering

Fail 17 Aug 2012 39,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

knock on steering

Pass 5 May 2011 35,759 miles

slight knock fron steering

small cracks in both front brake hoses

Fail 5 May 2011 35,759 miles

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

small cracks in both front brake hoses

n/s/rear tyre wearing very low on inner edge

slight knock fron steering

Pass 7 May 2010 33,092 miles

N/S/R tyre depth 2.0mm

Slight knocking to steering

Slight perishing to front brake hoses

Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,594 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

knock on steering

Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,741 miles

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

slight knock in steering

Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,402 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 22,402 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edge not testable

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,665 miles

slight knock in steering collum

Fail 24 Apr 2006 18,665 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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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X984 GLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X984 GLH, 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 X984 GLH registered?

X984 GLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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