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M9 EFS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,489 mi
Last recorded90,489 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 EFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 90,489 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,254 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 78,106 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,065 miles

Centre exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 14 Aug 2014 78,065 miles

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

Centre exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 May 2013 75,592 miles

n/s/r seat belt stork cover missing

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 17 May 2013 75,584 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r seat belt stork cover missing

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 22 May 2012 73,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 73,404 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,655 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 72,653 miles

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

nearside rear lamp lens defective / cracked

nearside rear seatbelt latch cover missing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,091 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 68,091 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 61,459 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 58,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,496 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 45,431 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 45,240 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 45,240 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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M9 EFS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M9 EFS, 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 M9 EFS registered?

M9 EFS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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