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X147 EHT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,156 mi
Last recorded79,156 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 EHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 79,156 miles

near side rear door is damage

offside rear door is damage

Fail 21 May 2016 79,156 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side rear door is damage

offside rear door is damage

Pass 21 May 2015 78,565 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,960 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,050 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,692 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 61,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,320 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 56,328 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,029 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 47,502 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 47,502 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 42,800 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 35,409 miles

slight knocking noise in steering coloum

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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X147 EHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X147 EHT, 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 X147 EHT registered?

X147 EHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X147 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X147 EHT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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