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X386 TGF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX386 TGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023
Pass 16 Dec 2021 99,047 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 99,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 87,230 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 93,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 90,872 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 84,501 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,438 miles

Both O/S/F & N/S/R wheel rims distorted

Front brake discs worn & corroding

Rear brake discs worn , corroded and pitted

Rear coil springs corroding

Sign of corrosion N/S/R chassis rail

Sign of corrosion both O/S & N/S rear steel brake pipes

Slight damage N/S/R lamp lens

Uneven application / release rear brakes

Fail 16 Dec 2016 78,437 miles

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

Both O/S/F & N/S/R wheel rims distorted

Front brake discs worn & corroding

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges, with side wall damage

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake discs worn , corroded and pitted

Rear coil springs corroding

Sign of corrosion N/S/R chassis rail

Sign of corrosion both O/S & N/S rear steel brake pipes

Slight damage N/S/R lamp lens

Uneven application / release rear brakes

Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,768 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr and osr,limited view under body covers fitted (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded nsr and osr (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and corroding

front tyres wearing on edges,nsf tyre side wall damaged

nsr and osr brake pipes corroded

nsr wheel distorted

osf seat belt damaged/fraying,seat cover missing

rear brake application/release uneven 27%

Fail 21 Dec 2015 72,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal on 1.6mm,uneven wear/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr and osr,limited view under body covers fitted (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded nsr and osr (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and corroding

front tyres wearing on edges,nsf tyre side wall damaged

nsr and osr brake pipes corroded

nsr wheel distorted

osf seat belt damaged/fraying,seat cover missing

rear brake application/release uneven 27%

Pass 2 Dec 2014 69,342 miles

Both Front Brake Hoses Perishing -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Drivers Door Mirror Glass Slightly Loose

Exhaust Corroding

Front Brake Application Uneven--22%

Front Brake Discs Worn & Corroded

N/S/F Tyre Wearing Slightly On Edges

N/S/R Wheel Rim Distorted

Plastic Trims Fitted To Sills--limited View

Rear Brake Discs Corroding Slightly

Sign Of Corrosion Both Rear Steel Brake Pipes

Sign Of Corrosion Rear Coil Springs

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Pass 29 Nov 2013 65,449 miles

both rear wheel rims damaged and distorted

exhaust and mounts corroding

front brake discs worn and corroding

front windscreen wipers smearing

knock in steering

nsf and osf brake hoses badly perished, RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

nsf tyre side wall damaged

nsr and osr brake pipes corroding

osf seat belt damaged/fraying

platis trims on lower sills/underbody covers fitted limited view

rear coil srpings corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroding

o/s/f seat belt fraying/fluffing slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,603 miles

engine and full underbody covers fitted limited view of components

exhaust and mounts deteriorated

nsf and osf brake hoses badly perished,recommend replacement

nsr and osr brake pipes slightly corroded

nsr and osr wheels damaged and distorted

osf seat belt damaged/fraying

slight gearbox oil leak/os driveshaft seal

Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,063 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 52,063 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,081 miles

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

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

rear windows tinted

Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

full body undertray fitted

rear brake pads seem low

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2007 38,058 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 38,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 32,639 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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X386 TGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X386 TGF, 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 X386 TGF registered?

X386 TGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X386 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X386 TGF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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