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X485 WFG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,292 mi
Last recorded77,292 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 WFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,292 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine management lamp illuminated

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Jul 2015 77,292 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management lamp illuminated

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,288 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear coil spring mounts and bump stops

damage on offside rear light

engine management light illuminated

front brake hoses perished

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,625 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 72,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to n/s iner rear sill

plastic under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,812 miles

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

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

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

perishing cracking to rear tyre's worn on outer edges

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,847 miles

Front Tyres Starting To Perish.

Rear Tyres In Poor Condition. Advise Changing.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

o/s drivers seat control not working

undertray fitted throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,904 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,522 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 36,291 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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X485 WFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X485 WFG, 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 X485 WFG registered?

X485 WFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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