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X233 DLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,529 mi
Last recorded97,529 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX233 DLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 97,529 miles

Rear Bumper insecure ()

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 4 Apr 2018 97,529 miles

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,654 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 93,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,304 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 86,431 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 81,984 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 81,984 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 79,724 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,386 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 69,271 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 69,271 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,477 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 55,553 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,732 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 50,732 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 41,896 miles

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

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

blades poor

Pass 9 Feb 2006 32,375 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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X233 DLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X233 DLA, 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 X233 DLA registered?

X233 DLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X233 DLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X233 DLA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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