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X46 DFT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,804 mi
Last recorded78,804 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 DFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,804 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 78,601 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 69,225 miles

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

engine very noisey possible crankshaft

Fail 24 Mar 2012 69,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine very noisey possible crankshaft

Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,078 miles

exhaust corroding

front disc pads worn offside front inner boarder line pass

some corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 4 Apr 2011 64,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroding

front disc pads worn offside front inner boarder line pass

some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 23 Mar 2010 58,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2009 55,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 5 Apr 2008 46,279 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 46,279 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,397 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 38,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,890 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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X46 DFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X46 DFT, 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 X46 DFT registered?

X46 DFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X46 DFT safe to buy?

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