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X427 DHT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,079 mi
Last recorded31,079 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 DHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 31,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Dec 2017 29,791 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,177 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 23,581 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 22,479 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 22,479 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

O/S/R tyre perished / change

Rear number plate poor

Centre rear lap belt not seen

Pass 10 Apr 2013 22,241 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 22,241 miles

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

n/s door mirror glsss missing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,679 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,110 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 18,268 miles

N/S/F brake disc corroded

Rear number plate poor

Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,414 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,280 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,485 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 14,585 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 12,510 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 12,510 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside 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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X427 DHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X427 DHT, 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 X427 DHT registered?

X427 DHT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X427 DHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X427 DHT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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