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X152 PTW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,368 mi
Last recorded58,368 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX152 PTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 58,368 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 56,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine warning light on

main beam switch poor condition

middle exhaust box corroded

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s/r light cluster cracked but no white light showing to rear

rear exhaust hanger broken free

wipers poor

Fail 28 May 2013 53,460 miles

Engine light on

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Middle exhaust box and rear pipe in poor condition

N/S door mirror glass missing

N/S/R part of seat missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Possible fault with main beam switch,able to work switch correctly at time of test

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

crackin o/s/r lamp unit however no white light showing

Pass 28 May 2013 53,460 miles

Engine light on

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Middle exhaust box and rear pipe in poor condition

N/S door mirror glass missing

N/S/R part of seat missing

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

Possible fault with main beam switch,able to work switch correctly at time of test

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

crackin o/s/r lamp unit however no white light showing

Pass 23 May 2012 51,151 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 51,134 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 49,489 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 49,489 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 24 May 2010 46,017 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 46,015 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 38,920 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 31,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 31,952 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 27,796 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,186 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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X152 PTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X152 PTW, 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 X152 PTW registered?

X152 PTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X152 PTW safe to buy?

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