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Y282 XKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,542 mi
Last recorded112,542 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY282 XKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 112,542 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise general condition of rear o/s tyre.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 112,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise general condition of rear o/s tyre.

Pass 11 May 2012 112,366 miles

Centre section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 110,916 miles

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

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

Front brake disc's worn but serviceable

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle under panelling impairs full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2011 110,916 miles

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

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

Front brake disc's worn but serviceable

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

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

Vehicle under panelling impairs full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2010 103,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 92,565 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 92,437 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front number plate has a slight crack around mounting

Plastic undersheild fitted imparing vision

Pass 12 Mar 2008 80,648 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 69,376 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 56,252 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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Y282 XKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y282 XKJ, 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 Y282 XKJ registered?

Y282 XKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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