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Y167 XBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,015 mi
Last recorded104,015 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 XBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 104,015 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 104,015 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 100,673 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 100,673 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 96,255 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 96,255 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 89,825 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,719 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 83,716 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

lip on front discs

Pass 15 Mar 2011 77,423 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 77,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,528 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 70,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OSF MACPHERSON STRUT UPPER SUPPORT BEARING NOTCHY IN OPERATION

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,183 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges , undershields fitted restricting inspection .

Pass 23 Jun 2008 56,492 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,106 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 53,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 49,339 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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Y167 XBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 Y167 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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Y167 XBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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