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A13 LWF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,783 mi
Last recorded83,783 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 LWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter starting to split

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 23 Jan 2020 83,873 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter starting to split

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,274 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,571 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,204 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 73,203 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,327 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 70,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 63,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,912 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 53,179 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 48,604 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,790 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 44,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2007
Pass 27 Oct 2005 34,786 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A13 LWF 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 76.5%.

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 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 A13 LWF, 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 A13 LWF registered?

A13 LWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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