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X258 NAW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,319 mi
Last recorded103,319 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX258 NAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 103,319 miles

eml on

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside rear tyre deteriorated on outer edge

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2016 99,139 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

rear brake and suspension components corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2016 99,139 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

rear brake and suspension components corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 94,775 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 90,540 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,438 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2013 90,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,787 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 76,404 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 76,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 72,868 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,087 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 69,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 65,722 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 62,863 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,997 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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X258 NAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X258 NAW, 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 X258 NAW registered?

X258 NAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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