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X186 ELH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX186 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2017

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 113,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 112,131 miles

e.m.s. lamp on

Pass 18 Feb 2013 110,097 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 110,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 107,750 miles

exhaust back box starting to corrode

Fail 10 Feb 2012 107,671 miles

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

exhaust back box starting to corrode

Pass 17 Feb 2011 104,289 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 104,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 101,685 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 97,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

manufacturer floor panelling fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

offside rear jacking point rubber mount missing

Fail 6 Mar 2009 97,451 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

manufacturer floor panelling fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

offside rear jacking point rubber mount missing

Pass 17 Mar 2008 91,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 91,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 85,672 miles

Most of the underneath of the car is covered in plastic

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 79,710 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 79,710 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2005 65,358 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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X186 ELH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 X186 ELH, 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 X186 ELH registered?

X186 ELH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X186 ELH safe to buy?

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