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ALC 44A

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

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

RegistrationALC 44A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024
Pass 15 Jun 2023
Pass 15 Jun 2022
Pass 29 Jun 2021
Pass 15 Jun 2020
Pass 10 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018
Pass 28 Jun 2017

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016
Pass 9 Jun 2015
Fail 6 Jun 2015

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

Pass 27 May 2014

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013

all 4 tyre badly perished and cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2009 18,832 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,832 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2008 15,970 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 15,658 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 13,539 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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ALC 44A is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ALC 44A, 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 ALC 44A registered?

ALC 44A is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is ALC 44A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALC 44A shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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