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A14 ONW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,549 mi
Last recorded148,549 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 ONW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 148,549 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml light on

reversing lights stuck on

Fail 20 Jul 2016 148,549 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml light on

reversing lights stuck on

Pass 26 Nov 2013 131,352 miles

exhaust system corroding

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2012 129,070 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 126,554 miles

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

chips in windscreen

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 Nov 2011 126,554 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

chips in windscreen

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2010 117,859 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 117,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 100,747 miles

brake inbalance just on limits

Fail 22 Sep 2009 100,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 80,321 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 66,690 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 66,690 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 55,275 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 55,275 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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A14 ONW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A14 ONW, 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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A14 ONW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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