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X508 NGH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,387 mi
Last recorded123,387 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX508 NGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 123,387 miles

Advise brake discs corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2020 123,386 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Advise brake discs corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,436 miles

Advise strong smell of fuel under vehicle but no leak found

Fail 28 Mar 2019 108,434 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Advise strong smell of fuel under vehicle but no leak found

Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,975 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 93,975 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,749 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes slightly corroded

under try fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,628 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 84,623 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,201 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 81,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,535 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,843 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 71,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

checked : nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

nearside & offside front brake pad linning approx 85-90% worn low !!!

nearside front indicator wing repeater faded up !!!

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth & worn uneven on tread !!!

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edges & 3.5mm tread depth !!!

note: mileage display light not working !!!

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,316 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 63,316 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

checked: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

front brake pad linning approx 80% worn low !!!

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside & offside rear indicator light faded up !!!

nearside front tyre worn uneven on tread section & 3.mm tread depth !!!

offside front tyre on 3.5mm tread depth !!!

rear brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

rear exhaust section corrode up !!

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,626 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 54,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

checked nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen ???

nearside & offside rear indicator faded up ???

nearside rear brake pad linning approx 85% worn low ???

rear brake disc's lipped & worn ???

Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,540 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 50,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,122 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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X508 NGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 X508 NGH, 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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X508 NGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 February 2001.

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