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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust centre silencer deteriatted
plastic sill and underbody covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
o-s front brake pipe corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
o-s front brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated badly age cracking - close to limit (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both - close to limit - attention soon (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front number plate water damaged - close to limit
rear inner sills badly corroded
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven 48% (3.7.B.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated badly age cracking - close to limit (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both - close to limit - attention soon (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front number plate water damaged - close to limit
rear inner sills badly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and perished
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills around grommet holes (2.4.A.3)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Undertrays and engine covers fitted
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and perished
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills around grommet holes (2.4.A.3)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Undertrays and engine covers fitted
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front discs worn
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both front brake flexi-hoses perished
front discs ridged and worn
undertray fitted
water damage rear no plate
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
frony pads wearing low
near side front lower arm bent ( crash damage)
near side front tyre worn on inner edge due to bent arm.
plastic under trays fitted
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X526 HTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X526 HTF, 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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X526 HTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 January 2001.
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