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Y938 XKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,462 mi
Last recorded126,462 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 XKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 126,462 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 124,418 miles

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

n/s/f inner steering tie rod has slight movement at it's fixing

steering coloum univesal joint has slight free play

Pass 13 Aug 2015 124,418 miles

n/s/f inner steering tie rod has slight movement at it's fixing

steering coloum univesal joint has slight free play

Pass 12 Aug 2014 120,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low from inner edges

steering coloum has slight free play

Fail 12 Aug 2014 120,831 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low from inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2013 115,699 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f inner steering tie rod has slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2012 111,576 miles

front both tyres wearing from inner edge

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

rear both tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 105,306 miles

All tyres wearing uneven

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 105,306 miles

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

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

All tyres wearing uneven

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 97,778 miles

Near side front tyre worn low

Off side front tyre worn low

Pass 10 Aug 2009 90,872 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 90,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 85,212 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 80,340 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 71,007 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 59,945 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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Y938 XKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y938 XKJ, 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 Y938 XKJ registered?

Y938 XKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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