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X199 AFG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

25,175 mi
Last recorded25,175 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX199 AFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2015 25,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,175 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 71,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,970 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,983 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,045 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,201 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyre cracking at treaded areas

Fail 22 Jun 2010 57,201 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyre cracking at treaded areas

Fail 15 Jun 2009 55,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise on rear fog lamp tell tale slightly dim

advise on small cuts on both front tyres inner walls

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulder treads

nearside and offside rear subframe bushes deteriorating at bonding

outer front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,290 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise on rear fog lamp tell tale slightly dim

advise on small cuts on both front tyres inner walls

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulder treads

nearside and offside rear subframe bushes deteriorating at bonding

outer front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2008 51,167 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 51,049 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2007 43,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 43,789 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 36,070 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 36,070 miles

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

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

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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X199 AFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 X199 AFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X199 AFG registered?

X199 AFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X199 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X199 AFG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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