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X183 BTT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,328 mi
Last recorded92,328 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX183 BTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 92,328 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight movement in n/s off steering rack

unable to check front to rear brake pipes ect due to covers fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 91,181 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has minor corrosion.

Fail 11 Sep 2020 91,181 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has minor corrosion.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,420 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has minor corrosion.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 86,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both tyres tread starting to seperate

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,205 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,066 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged & offside (4.1.D.1e)

slight knocking noise from steering when rocked

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 81,066 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged & offside (4.1.D.1e)

slight knocking noise from steering when rocked

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 11,900 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 11,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect & offside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 74,704 miles

nearside rear tyre is pearshing

plastic undertrays fitted to the vehicle unable to fully inspect the brake and fuel lines

Pass 5 Sep 2013 69,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,067 miles

offside rear road spring retaining cup rusted through and dislodged from its seating but spring still secureley retained

Fail 17 Sep 2012 66,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear road spring retaining cup rusted through and dislodged from its seating but spring still secureley retained

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,098 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front wiper blades split

both rear tyres unevenly worn to inner edges

minor stone chips to windscreen

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Fail 7 Sep 2010 58,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear inner sill corroding

plastic covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,532 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear inner sill corroding

plastic covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,465 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

minor stone chips to windscreen

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted throughout

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Fail 7 Sep 2009 54,465 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

minor stone chips to windscreen

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted throughout

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,818 miles

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front brake pads getting low

sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2008 49,818 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front brake pads getting low

sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,955 miles

FRONT DISC RUSTY & RIDGED INNER EDGES

KNOCK FROM STEERING WHEN ROCKED

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW INNER EDGE

P.A.S PUMP DAMP

Pass 21 Apr 2007 44,479 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,883 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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X183 BTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X183 BTT, 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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X183 BTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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