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X507 FKM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,750 mi
Last recorded103,750 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX507 FKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 103,750 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers deteriorated and operating arc not adjusted well

engine oil level warning light stays on

Fail 4 Jul 2014 103,749 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers deteriorated and operating arc not adjusted well

engine oil level warning light stays on

Pass 28 Jun 2013 93,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 93,885 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,874 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 83,701 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine management light illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2011 73,438 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 73,438 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,165 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,883 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 70,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 70,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,287 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 57,561 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 51,607 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 51,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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X507 FKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X507 FKM, 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 X507 FKM registered?

X507 FKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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