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X119 LBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX119 LBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 112,136 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 111,069 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2021 111,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner rear sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 109,839 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,396 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 103,256 miles

knock from steering

under covers fitted

exhaust rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 99,037 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 99,017 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn inner edge / rec changing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn inner edge / rec changing (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2016 94,912 miles

Headlamp switch faulty dip switch (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn inner edge / rec changing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn inner edge / rec changing (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 13 Jan 2014 85,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,213 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,592 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 74,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,880 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 67,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 61,419 miles

Front exhaust heatshield appears loose.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 61,419 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front exhaust heatshield appears loose.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 54,765 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 48,207 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 40,578 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 32,964 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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X119 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X119 LBD, 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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X119 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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