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X542 VSH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,701 mi
Last recorded98,701 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 VSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2017 98,701 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,220 miles

emissions lamp on dash on

front brake hoses deteriorated

front offside tyre inner edge worn (close to legal limit)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some underside components

rear offside + nearside jacking points corroded / collapsed

rear offside + nearside underfloor outer corner sections corroded/holed

underfloor pan plastic covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,058 miles

engine management lamp on dash on

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obstructing some underside components

rear offside+nearside jacking points corroded/collapsed

rear offside+nearside underfloor outer corner sections corroded/holed

underfoor plastic covers fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 91,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management lamp on dash on

front nearside brake pads worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obstructing some underside components

rear offside+nearside jacking points corroded/collapsed

rear offside+nearside underfloor outer corner sections corroded/holed

underfoor plastic covers fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear jacking points corroded/collapsed

front tyres edges worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear offside+nearside underfloor corner sections corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 86,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear jacking points corroded/collapsed

front tyres edges worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear offside+nearside underfloor corner sections corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,237 miles

emissions lamp on dash on

Fail 7 Mar 2013 81,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear nearside brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,057 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,844 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 69,230 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 69,215 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 41,671 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,102 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 33,102 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,070 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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X542 VSH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X542 VSH, 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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X542 VSH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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