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H11 EJL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,162 mi
Last recorded83,162 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 EJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,162 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 81,309 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished.

EML light on.

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre is wearing inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,309 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished.

EML light on.

Nearside rear tyre is wearing inner edge.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 73,505 miles

Engine management light noted to be on.

Offside front tyre is close on edges.

Offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Slight play detected when rocking steering wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2012 73,505 miles

Engine management light noted to be on.

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front tyre is close on edges.

Offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Slight play detected when rocking steering wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,816 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 63,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 56,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,512 miles

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

knocking noise from steering (no play any where)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edje

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 16 Feb 2009 52,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

knocking noise from steering (no play any where)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edje

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,863 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,503 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,655 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 38,634 miles

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

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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H11 EJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H11 EJL, 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 H11 EJL registered?

H11 EJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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