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Y326 XGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,994 mi
Last recorded91,994 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY326 XGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 91,994 miles

Bonnet release handle missing

Corrosion to exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 91,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Bonnet release handle missing

Corrosion to exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 89,630 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on outer edges

brake pipes at rear corroded

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

engine covers & undertrays fitted

noise from belt area

Fail 23 Feb 2017 89,630 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

brake pipes at rear corroded

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

engine covers & undertrays fitted

noise from belt area

Pass 17 Feb 2016 87,360 miles

brake pipes at rear corroded

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

slight play at both sides front steering track rods

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 87,355 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes at rear corroded

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

slight play at both sides front steering track rods

Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release cable adrift

brake pipe at osr corroded

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2014 81,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,479 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,838 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 69,592 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,778 miles

both dipped beam aims on 2% minimum limit

uneven wear n/s/r tyre tread inner edge(very low)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 63,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both dipped beam aims on 2% minimum limit

uneven wear n/s/r tyre tread inner edge(very low)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 58,085 miles

Air Bag warning light on dash illuminated.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,071 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,980 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,332 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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Y326 XGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y326 XGJ, 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 Y326 XGJ registered?

Y326 XGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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