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MBZ 6426

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,900 mi
Last recorded77,900 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 6426
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 77,900 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 77,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 76,149 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 76,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel no brakes (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

eng cover and undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2019 63,677 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

eng cover and undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,922 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 62,922 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 61,649 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,192 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,489 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,661 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 46,805 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 43,648 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,648 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 38,760 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 38,760 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,342 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 6426 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 6426, 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 MBZ 6426 registered?

MBZ 6426 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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The MOT history for MBZ 6426 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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