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Y633 XSS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,736 mi
Last recorded79,736 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY633 XSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,736 miles

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

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

covers restricting view

Fail 5 Nov 2016

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 67,785 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both axle bushes (2.5.A.1a)

both rear tyres side wall cracks

Fail 2 Nov 2015 67,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight cracks on o/s/f o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 20 Sep 2014 57,350 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight cracks on o/s/f o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,702 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres slightly perished

centre exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2013 52,700 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres slightly perished

centre exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise both rear tyres perished and split on sidewalls

advise exhaust centre outer skin corroded

advise milage not clearly visable or parts/ or digits missing

advise nearside front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,403 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2011 46,500 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pipe corrdoed

front x member corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear discs scored

Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,904 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,993 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,002 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking of tread area

Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,979 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,124 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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Y633 XSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y633 XSS, 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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Y633 XSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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