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X508 RFF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,840 mi
Last recorded95,840 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX508 RFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front - centre (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 95,840 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front - centre (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,419 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 90,412 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,737 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 83,737 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 79,362 miles

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

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 31 Mar 2012 72,863 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 64,118 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 59,690 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 59,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,055 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 50,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 39,776 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,402 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 RFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFF, 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 X508 RFF registered?

X508 RFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X508 RFF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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