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X423 MFR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,292 mi
Last recorded57,292 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX423 MFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,292 miles

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

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

under cover with tray fitted

Nearside Front steering arm inner or outer has play

Fail 19 Apr 2016 57,292 miles

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

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

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

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

under cover with tray fitted

Nearside Front steering arm inner or outer has play

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,058 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,246 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,275 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,629 miles

n/s rear tyre outer side wall heavily cracking, check condition in few months.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 47,588 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 44,941 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 44,941 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,556 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 42,556 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2009 40,785 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,965 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r shocker damp

slight movement o/s/f strut top bush

Fail 5 Nov 2007 35,965 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r shocker damp

slight movement o/s/f strut top bush

Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,220 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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X423 MFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 X423 MFR, 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 X423 MFR registered?

X423 MFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X423 MFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X423 MFR 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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