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X163 LBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,077 mi
Last recorded87,077 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX163 LBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,077 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,889 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 79,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,010 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 77,010 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,353 miles

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

exhaust silencer pourus

Fail 6 Jun 2014 74,353 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

exhaust silencer pourus

Pass 28 May 2013 68,351 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 68,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 64,838 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 60,643 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 60,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,769 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 56,769 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 52,298 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 52,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,254 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 43,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 43,616 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,731 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 39,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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X163 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X163 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.

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What year was X163 LBD registered?

X163 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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