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Y903 XGK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,389 mi
Last recorded119,389 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY903 XGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 119,389 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyres close to limits & perished

rust patches

Fail 10 Oct 2016 119,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

rear tyres close to limits & perished

rust patches

Pass 17 Jun 2015 114,327 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear adult seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

engine oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 114,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear adult seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

engine oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 107,386 miles

N/S inner washer blocked

N/S wing mirror cracked

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 107,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S inner washer blocked

N/S wing mirror cracked

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 94,979 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 92,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 86,197 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,401 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 73,455 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 65,242 miles

near side and offside front and rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 17 Feb 2009 65,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pad material low near side and offside recommend replaced in near future

near side and offside front and rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2008 58,355 miles

near side and offside front tyres worn slighty inside edges/also rear near side and offside tyres

Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,130 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 49,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

offside front brake hose cracked cord not exposed recommend replaced when near side replaced

Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,440 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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Y903 XGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y903 XGK, 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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Y903 XGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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