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X224 TUD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,002 mi
Last recorded125,002 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX224 TUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 125,002 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 125,002 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 113,720 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 107,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 105,304 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Front brake pads appear low

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Nearside rear tyre perishing on the sidewalls

Slight movement in both rear axle mounting bushes/bearings

Slight play in offside front inner tie rod

Slight wear in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2014 99,344 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,672 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 93,672 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 89,409 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 85,545 miles

rear plastic wheelarch linners touching tyres

Pass 7 Dec 2010 81,352 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 81,352 miles

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

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 77,181 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 77,181 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 73,129 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 69,368 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 60,383 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 49,087 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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X224 TUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X224 TUD, 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 X224 TUD registered?

X224 TUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X224 TUD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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