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X146 VPB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,817 mi
Last recorded89,817 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX146 VPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 89,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 89,817 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 89,101 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r wheel steel

rear xhaust box poor

slight wear in n/s rack end

various pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 85,915 miles

Squeak from steering wheel

Fail 4 Dec 2012 85,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 69,728 miles

nearside rear tyre tread distorting advice change

Fail 8 Dec 2011 68,817 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread distorting advice change

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,548 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 52,837 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,511 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,127 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,970 miles

o/s/f brake hose starting to perish

Pass 6 Jan 2006 35,669 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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X146 VPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X146 VPB, 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 X146 VPB registered?

X146 VPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X146 VPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X146 VPB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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