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MBZ 2504

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,208 mi
Last recorded60,208 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 2504
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

eml light on

Pass 19 Aug 2016 58,203 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 56,635 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both front brake pipes and the n/s/r corroding where they join the hoses

front brake hoses perishing

front suspension subframe corroding

n/s/r tyre tread worn low on the edges

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,635 miles

both front brake pipes and the n/s/r corroding where they join the hoses

front brake hoses perishing

front suspension subframe corroding

n/s/r tyre tread worn low on the edges

Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,088 miles

coming up for new front brake discs

Fail 17 Aug 2012 52,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

coming up for new front brake discs

Fail 21 Jul 2011 47,650 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s rear tyres have wear on sidewall ,, cracking etc

n/s front tyre has small cut to outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,650 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres have wear on sidewall ,, cracking etc

n/s front tyre has small cut to outer sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,869 miles

Engine managment light active

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,657 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 37,655 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,675 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 35,674 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,897 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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MBZ 2504 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc 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 MBZ 2504, 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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MBZ 2504 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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