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Y359 XCC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,678 mi
Last recorded86,678 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 XCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2014 86,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 86,678 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o\s front top strut bearing slightly seized

Fail 17 Aug 2013 79,372 miles

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,750 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 72,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 66,020 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,020 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,083 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 58,047 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 48,193 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 48,193 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,501 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 35,705 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 35,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,789 miles

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

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

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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Y359 XCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y359 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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Y359 XCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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