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X262 MNV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,035 mi
Last recorded107,035 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX262 MNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 107,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 106,387 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 106,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 105,010 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 105,007 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure mid pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust mid pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 103,538 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

front sub frame corroded

nearside rear parking brake effort lower than offside

rear foot brake effort low

Fail 13 Feb 2018 103,538 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

front sub frame corroded

nearside rear parking brake effort lower than offside

rear foot brake effort low

Pass 11 Feb 2017 102,079 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 102,079 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 94,352 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,696 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 82,685 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre has slight lump on tread advise its changed

Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,790 miles

All four brake discs worn and corroded

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake pipe corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 66,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,628 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 61,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,335 miles

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

hand brake high

rear noplate deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,243 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,025 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,961 miles

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

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

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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X262 MNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X262 MNV, 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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X262 MNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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