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X415 MBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,427 mi
Last recorded72,427 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX415 MBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light indicates a fault

play in both sides, steering rack arm inner ball joints

Fail 1 Apr 2016 72,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

engine management light indicates a fault

play in both sides, steering rack arm inner ball joints

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,609 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 69,609 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,479 miles

addvise engine management light on

Pass 23 Mar 2013 60,513 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,743 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 56,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,910 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 47,194 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 41,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,662 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,233 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,871 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,859 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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X415 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X415 MBD, 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

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What year was X415 MBD registered?

X415 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X415 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X415 MBD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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