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Y358 XCC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,039 mi
Last recorded165,039 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY358 XCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 165,039 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 165,039 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 157,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 157,311 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 143,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake flexy hoses starting to crack

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 20 Feb 2013 143,856 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake flexy hoses starting to crack

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 16 Feb 2012 131,309 miles

front brake imbalance at 23%

Pass 1 Mar 2011 124,891 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 120,401 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 106,639 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 106,639 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 92,269 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 75,057 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 64,003 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 64,003 miles

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

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

front discs & pads worn low to the limit!!

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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Y358 XCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y358 XCC, 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 Y358 XCC registered?

Y358 XCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y358 XCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y358 XCC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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