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Y953 XKL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,477 mi
Last recorded76,477 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 XKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,477 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 76,477 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 69,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box mountain bracket brocken.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,734 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box mountain bracket brocken.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2011 68,185 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,418 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 60,380 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 59,201 miles

nearside front wheel is steel other 3 are alloy

Fail 22 Feb 2008 59,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wheel is steel other 3 are alloy

Pass 13 Dec 2006 58,421 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 57,143 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 57,143 miles

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

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

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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Y953 XKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y953 XKL, 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 Y953 XKL registered?

Y953 XKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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