MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,007 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
n/s/r tyre cracked
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
n/s/r tyre cracked
Advise n/s/r tyre slightly misshaped inside edge.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advise n/s/r tyre slightly misshaped inside edge.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X401 DEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 X401 DEF, 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 X401 DEF?
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What year was X401 DEF registered?
X401 DEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 January 2001.
Is X401 DEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for X401 DEF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does X401 DEF have outstanding finance?
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