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X374 OUB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,422 mi
Last recorded125,422 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX374 OUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 125,422 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 121,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 113,120 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 113,120 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 102,763 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 27 Feb 2015 102,752 miles

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

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 98,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 91,299 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,947 miles

corrosion started on brake pipes towards rear

n/s door mirror glass slightly loose

n/s/r tyre tread approaching legal limit

one bulb inoperative in high level brake lamp

rear wiper corroded

wear on front brake discs

Fail 9 Mar 2012 86,947 miles

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

corrosion started on brake pipes towards rear

n/s door mirror glass slightly loose

n/s/r tyre tread approaching legal limit

one bulb inoperative in high level brake lamp

rear wiper corroded

wear on front brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2011 83,048 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 83,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,046 miles

n/s mirror broken

Pass 19 Feb 2009 71,403 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 71,403 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,884 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 58,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 58,268 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 52,253 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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X374 OUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X374 OUB, 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 X374 OUB registered?

X374 OUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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