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X452 FCB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,285 mi
Last recorded114,285 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX452 FCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 114,285 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 110,983 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 106,084 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe mount weak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 106,084 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe mount weak

Pass 1 May 2012 100,488 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 90,807 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 76,847 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 64,153 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 64,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ait intake pipe split

engine managment light on

slight play in nearside rear radius arm bush

Pass 1 May 2008 50,650 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 47,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 38,332 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 38,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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X452 FCB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X452 FCB, 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 X452 FCB registered?

X452 FCB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X452 FCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X452 FCB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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