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X548 OSS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,059 mi
Last recorded74,059 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX548 OSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 74,059 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 74,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 74,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit [on 1.6mm] (4.1.E.1)

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount worn/noisy both (2.7.4)

full lenth under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Jul 2017 60,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit [on 1.6mm] (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount worn/noisy both (2.7.4)

full lenth under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,545 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,562 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 30,412 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 30,412 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,383 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s front tyres starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspenmsion bushes starting to deteriorate

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Pass 30 Dec 2010 14,678 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 12,787 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 11,740 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 9,738 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 9,737 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 8,800 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 8,795 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 7,688 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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X548 OSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X548 OSS, 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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X548 OSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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