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Y48 XBM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,202 mi
Last recorded65,202 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 XBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 65,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both jacking rubbers on n/s missing

cuts n/s/f tyre wall and o/s/f tyre wall

knock from Steering Column area

slight play in o/s/f steering arm inner fixings

Fail 29 May 2013 65,202 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both jacking rubbers on n/s missing

cuts n/s/f tyre wall and o/s/f tyre wall

knock from steering colowm area

slight play in o/s/f steering arm inner fixings

Pass 21 May 2012 62,909 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both Rear Tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 May 2011 60,214 miles

O/S/F Wheel Rim Damaged

Pass 22 May 2010 57,997 miles

accident damage to nearside rear wheel arch

offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2009 52,365 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,215 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,649 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 34,913 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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Y48 XBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y48 XBM, 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 Y48 XBM registered?

Y48 XBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y48 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y48 XBM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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