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P13 ASW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,239 mi
Last recorded88,239 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 ASW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2017 88,239 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.2.6)

corrosion on front chassis sections

corrosion on rear floors and rear chassis

plastic covers fitted to floors and sills unable to fully inspect items

Pass 6 Jan 2017 86,290 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 86,290 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and under sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

unable to fully assess condition of vehicle due to under trays and plastic covers being fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 85,057 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and under sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

unable to fully assess condition of vehicle due to under trays and plastic covers being fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 83,013 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 74,648 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,627 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 71,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,131 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 66,650 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,796 miles

both rear bump stops corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2008 61,076 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust minor leak

slight play in rack ends

Pass 10 Jul 2007 57,530 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,347 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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P13 ASW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P13 ASW, 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 P13 ASW registered?

P13 ASW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is P13 ASW safe to buy?

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