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X134 ELH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,707 mi
Last recorded93,707 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX134 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,707 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

brake and suspension components slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2017

front brake pipes and rear brake pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pipes and rear brake pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 92,379 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

gearbox oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

rear inner sills slightly corroded

subframe corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2016 92,379 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs worn/pitted

gearbox oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

rear inner sills slightly corroded

subframe corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 89,774 miles

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,573 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 75,330 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,188 miles

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

both rear tyres severely perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 20 Feb 2012 75,188 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres severely perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,263 miles

both rear tyres side wall damage

Pass 24 Feb 2010 73,047 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 72,352 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 72,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 65,058 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,071 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 48,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 40,877 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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X134 ELH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X134 ELH, 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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X134 ELH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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