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M444 NEX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationM444 NEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017

EMl on-o/s/f brake pipe corroded-n/s/f tyre outer edge worn-o/s/f coil spring corroded-steering rack slight play-just met minmum CO%

parking brake passed on limit

Fail 4 Dec 2017

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EMl on-o/s/f brake pipe corroded-n/s/f tyre outer edge worn-o/s/f coil spring corroded-steering rack slight play-just met minmum CO%

Pass 20 Sep 2016 133,930 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 130,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 123,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 123,648 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 115,941 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 115,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 95,619 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,619 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 72,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre 2.6mm

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,494 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre 2.6mm

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,534 miles

Both rear shocker lower mountings worn

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

Nearside rear lamp cracked

Offside front tyre 2.7mm,,,nearside front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,638 miles

Both rear coil springs lower mountings worn

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

Nearside rear lamp cracked

Offside rear tyre 3.00mm,,,,Nearside rear tyre 3.00mm///Offside front tyre 2.3mm below limit on edge ////Nearside front tyre below limit on edge

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,097 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre 4.00mm 1955016h

Offside front door hard to close

Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 11,614 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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M444 NEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M444 NEX, 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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M444 NEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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