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X291 DSH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,223 mi
Last recorded97,223 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 DSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 97,223 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 11 Nov 2013 94,288 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 90,273 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,374 miles

Airbag light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on.

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2012 88,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Airbag light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Traction control light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers torn at edges.

Pass 23 Mar 2011

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

air bag light on

Fail 22 Mar 2011

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,462 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 78,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres slight runout,cracks in tread

exhaust poor condition

front number plate loose

n/s/f tyre 3mm

tyre pressures low

Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,021 miles

both rear tyres slight runout,cracks in tread

exhaust poor condition

front number plate loose

n/s/f tyre 3mm

tyre pressures low

Fail 2 Jun 2008 66,446 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

[BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMITS] N/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE.EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR CONDITION.N/S/R SHOCKER WEAK.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,446 miles

[BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMITS] N/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE.EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR CONDITION.N/S/R SHOCKER WEAK.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 51,843 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 41,653 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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X291 DSH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X291 DSH, 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 X291 DSH registered?

X291 DSH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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