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X176 HVM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,493 mi
Last recorded113,493 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX176 HVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 113,493 miles

Front subframe corroded

eml illuminated

rear axle/suspension bushes

steering fouling/rough

Pass 12 Dec 2014 105,499 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 105,499 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 98,223 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 91,520 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 91,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 88,029 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 88,029 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs light on

Pass 11 Jan 2011 83,487 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front and off side front brake discs wearing

Pass 10 Jan 2010 78,280 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009

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

mileage display not visible

Pass 6 Jan 2009

mileage display not visible

Pass 5 Jan 2008 62,277 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 52,452 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 38,814 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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X176 HVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X176 HVM, 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 X176 HVM registered?

X176 HVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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