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L400 RPE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,246 mi
Last recorded124,246 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 RPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 124,246 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 119,873 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2016 119,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 115,389 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 115,368 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 113,320 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 112,018 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 110,520 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 108,930 miles

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

offside front macpherson strut top bearing deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2010 108,930 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)

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

offside front macpherson strut top bearing deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2010 104,689 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 91,911 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 79,910 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 68,303 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 53,640 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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L400 RPE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 L400 RPE, 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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L400 RPE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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