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X448 MBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,526 mi
Last recorded86,526 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX448 MBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,526 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system box deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2017 86,526 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system box deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,761 miles

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

engine management warning light illuminating.

steering coluum slightly knocking noice

Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,249 miles

engine management waning light illuminating.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 75,249 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management waning light illuminating.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,518 miles

Exhaust system rear box deterioreted.

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 72,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust system rear box deterioreted.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 67,809 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,014 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,101 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 59,084 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,480 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 56,480 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 53,193 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 50,680 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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X448 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 X448 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.

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What year was X448 MBD registered?

X448 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X448 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X448 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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