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X158 LBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,799 mi
Last recorded73,799 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX158 LBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,799 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre has crack on outer wall but not dangerous

Fail 1 Apr 2015 73,799 miles

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

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre has crack on outer wall but not dangerous

Pass 2 Dec 2013 73,509 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 73,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 71,922 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 71,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 69,925 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,192 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 62,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 62,345 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,852 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,726 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 42,054 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 35,524 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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X158 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 X158 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X158 LBD?

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What year was X158 LBD registered?

X158 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X158 LBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X158 LBD 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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