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FAX7001

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

152,216 mi
Last recorded152,216 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX7001
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 152,216 miles

n/s/r seat belt pod cover missing

Fail 23 Mar 2010 152,216 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat belt pod cover missing

Pass 20 Mar 2009 146,304 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside ( left hand side ) rear seat belt stslk cover missing

Fail 19 Mar 2009 146,269 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside ( left hand side ) rear seat belt stslk cover missing

Fail 13 Mar 2009 146,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both outer sill covers fitted

offside front antiroll bar linkage rubber boot split

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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FAX7001 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 79,888 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 FAX7001, 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 28 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 FAX7001 registered?

FAX7001 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is FAX7001 safe to buy?

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