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X207 DRD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,273 mi
Last recorded126,273 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX207 DRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 126,273 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 126,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 123,221 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 119,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 107,605 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 107,605 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 97,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front position light dim

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

srs light on

tears in outer wall offside front tyre

Pass 2 May 2009 85,167 miles

center/rear silencer outer skin corroded

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2009 85,167 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

center/rear silencer outer skin corroded

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 75,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all rear and nearside front seatbelts inaccessible

Fail 2 Jul 2008

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all rear and nearside front seatbelts inaccessible

Pass 21 Jun 2007 62,761 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 62,761 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 49,331 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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X207 DRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X207 DRD, 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 X207 DRD registered?

X207 DRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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