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X129 LBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,408 mi
Last recorded84,408 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX129 LBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 77,560 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,580 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box quite rusty but not leaking.

Slight play in steering rack, not excessive.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Undertray and sill covers fitted, preventing full inspection in these areas.

Fail 7 Jan 2012 70,570 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box quite rusty but not leaking.

Slight play in steering rack, not excessive.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Undertray and sill covers fitted, preventing full inspection in these areas.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 63,971 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 56,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

vechale engine light on

Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,276 miles

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

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

stearing column noisey

wipers starting to smear

Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,436 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 41,357 miles

slight play in steering column

small cracks in both front brake flexible hoses

Fail 22 Dec 2006 41,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering column

small cracks in both front brake flexible hoses

Pass 3 Jan 2006 34,900 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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X129 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 X129 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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What year was X129 LBD registered?

X129 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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