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X233 OTW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,417 mi
Last recorded101,417 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX233 OTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 101,417 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 98,556 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 98,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/f tyre splitting within tread

n/s/r tyre splitting within tread

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,340 miles

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

n/s/f tyre splitting within tread

n/s/r tyre splitting within tread

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 20 Jul 2010 87,842 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 87,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,900 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f non obligotory mirrer damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2009 80,896 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f non obligotory mirrer damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 71,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s door mirror cracked.

Fail 6 Nov 2008 71,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s door mirror cracked.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 57,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate becomeing obscure.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 41,422 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 41,422 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

front tyres wearing low on outer treads n/s and o/s .

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 OTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X233 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

X233 OTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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