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Y703 XJB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,705 mi
Last recorded123,705 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 XJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 123,705 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bodywork damaged

exhaust corroded and correct rear mounting missing

offside front brake backplate corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 123,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bodywork damaged

exhaust corroded and correct rear mounting missing

offside front brake backplate corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 114,314 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight movement in upper steering joint

Fail 11 Jul 2013 114,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight movement in upper steering joint

Pass 14 Jul 2012 106,450 miles

Engine management light on.

Milometre illumination out.

Rear silencer mount detatched.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 97,364 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 88,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 80,427 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,285 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 61,482 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 50,874 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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Y703 XJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y703 XJB, 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 Y703 XJB registered?

Y703 XJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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