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Y131 XNW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 XNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014
Pass 14 Nov 2013 109,241 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 104,826 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly mis-shapen

Pass 21 Sep 2011 100,295 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 100,286 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 90,997 miles

Front tyres are worn slightly on inner edges of tread.

Front+rear brake discs are lipped.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate is delaminating.(Advise early replacement.)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 80,095 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,095 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 76,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2007 60,823 miles

both rear tyres geting close to wear markers

Pass 18 Jul 2006 48,770 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 48,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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Y131 XNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y131 XNW, 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 Y131 XNW registered?

Y131 XNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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