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X434 WVX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,782 mi
Last recorded73,782 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX434 WVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,782 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

N/S/R Tyre is wearing on inner edge

N/S/R Under sill is slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

retracting mechanism is slightly worn

Fail 4 Jul 2012 73,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

N/S/R Tyre is wearing on inner edge

N/S/R Under sill is slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

retracting mechanism is slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,612 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly cracking

NSR tyre has got nail, ply surface cracks and edge tearing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 63,612 miles

NSR tyre has got nail, ply surface cracks and edge tearing

Both front brake hoses slightly cracking

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 59,315 miles

Front and Rear registeration plates slightly de-leminating

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

NSF suspension ball joint slight leak

Rear wiper blade tearing off

Pass 1 Jul 2008 53,179 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 53,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,620 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 44,616 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,012 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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X434 WVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 X434 WVX, 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 X434 WVX registered?

X434 WVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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