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X991 HLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,637 mi
Last recorded77,637 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX991 HLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 77,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 73,934 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 73,934 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,490 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 70,935 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,068 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,472 miles

Tyres poor

Pass 14 May 2013 61,654 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 59,755 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded (not leaking)

Pass 23 May 2011 58,105 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

small cracks in both rear tyre treads

Pass 24 May 2010 55,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 50,277 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 17 May 2008 44,131 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 38,149 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 33,553 miles

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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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X991 HLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X991 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 X991 HLK registered?

X991 HLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X991 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X991 HLK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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