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P8 MUG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,806 mi
Last recorded95,806 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 MUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 95,806 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 95,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 80,436 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 70,615 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 70,615 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 61,990 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 4 Jan 2008 61,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Jan 2007 52,570 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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P8 MUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P8 MUG, 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 P8 MUG registered?

P8 MUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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