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X188 RTW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,570 mi
Last recorded67,570 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX188 RTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 67,570 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 66,821 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 66,367 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,928 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 65,928 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 64,856 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 64,379 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,088 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

Fail 5 Jan 2012 60,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,972 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 56,431 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,793 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 47,793 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

dip/main beam stalk switch operation will not switch over to dip ,..slightest touch remains constant main beam. not operating as normal.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,119 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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X188 RTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X188 RTW, 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 X188 RTW registered?

X188 RTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X188 RTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X188 RTW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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