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Y959 XGK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 XGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2018
Fail 24 Apr 2018

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017
Fail 11 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 58,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 58,282 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,533 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 56,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,916 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 55,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

o/s front tyre has cracks

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,882 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 54,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,594 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2012 52,594 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,332 miles

Air bag light showing on dash

All tyres appear to be underinflated

Near side Mirror glass is cracked

Service light showing on dash

Fail 19 Apr 2011 52,332 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Air bag light showing on dash

All tyres appear to be underinflated

Near side Mirror glass is cracked

Service light showing on dash

Pass 13 Nov 2009 51,774 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag warning light on

damage to passanger door mirror

off side front brake pads low approx 75% worn

slight damage to front number plate

slight imbalance to front brakes

slight oil leak

slight wear to steering colum uj

Fail 13 Nov 2009 51,774 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag warning light on

damage to passanger door mirror

off side front brake pads low approx 75% worn

slight oil leak

slight wear to steering colum uj

Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,073 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,319 miles

Both front tyres wearing low outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2006 38,370 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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Y959 XGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y959 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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What year was Y959 XGK registered?

Y959 XGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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