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Y36 XBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,288 mi
Last recorded89,288 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 XBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 89,288 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,051 miles

usaull slight knock under steering column couling

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 76,279 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,446 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 63,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,518 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 53,361 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 52,560 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 52,560 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2007 51,533 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 50,767 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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Y36 XBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y36 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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What year was Y36 XBJ registered?

Y36 XBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y36 XBJ safe to buy?

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