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X37 MNV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,378 mi
Last recorded82,378 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX37 MNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 82,378 miles

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

rear exhaust deterorating

Fail 11 Apr 2014 82,378 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust deterorating

Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,112 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,594 miles

engine managment light on

several small chips in swept area

Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,535 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 68,535 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre just above limit

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2010 65,888 miles

slight play in both inner rack knuckles

small chip in swept area

Pass 5 Jan 2009 61,519 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 61,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 61,436 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 47,942 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,100 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 41,100 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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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X37 MNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X37 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X37 MNV?

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What year was X37 MNV registered?

X37 MNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X37 MNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X37 MNV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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