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K9 MWP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,599 mi
Last recorded108,599 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 MWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 108,599 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to inner sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,962 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 97,962 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 88,233 miles

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 88,233 miles

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

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,076 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 76,046 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 29 Sep 2012 71,076 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 65,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,106 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,861 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front disc worn + pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

signs of rusting rear lower wheel arches

some corrosion offside rear brake disc

Fail 28 Sep 2010 59,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

signs of rusting rear lower wheel arches

some corrosion offside rear brake disc

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,491 miles

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

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

all indicator bulbs starting to go white

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,182 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 49,182 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,897 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,480 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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K9 MWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K9 MWP, 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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K9 MWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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