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Y154 XBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,125 mi
Last recorded123,125 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY154 XBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2014 123,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

garbox sump gaskit slight leaking oil

near side rear passanger seat belt buckle cover slight damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2014 123,125 miles

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

garbox sump gaskit slight leaking oil

near side rear passanger seat belt buckle cover slight damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2013 119,363 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 119,363 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

off side front steering inner arm have slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2012 115,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Nov 2010 110,745 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 10,377 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 101,315 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 92,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 80,306 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 65,726 miles

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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Y154 XBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y154 XBJ, 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 Y154 XBJ registered?

Y154 XBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y154 XBJ safe to buy?

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