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X596 CEX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,564 mi
Last recorded60,564 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 CEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 60,564 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall worn

Fail 30 Mar 2021 60,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front tyre outer sidewall worn

offside rear door handle sticks ,outer handle

tail gate not open

Pass 12 Aug 2019 59,997 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,259 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Aug 2018 59,258 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,144 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 56,737 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack-end

Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,473 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 12 Sep 2014 54,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,068 miles

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

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

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 31 Aug 2013 52,057 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 50,259 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 48,135 miles

both front brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2010 45,432 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 45,432 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 43,080 miles

near side rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2009 43,080 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

near side rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2008 40,827 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,630 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 38,630 miles

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

nail in near side rear tyre

off side front inner brake pad worn to 2mm aprox

Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,365 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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X596 CEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X596 CEX, 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 X596 CEX registered?

X596 CEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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