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X596 NOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,017 mi
Last recorded93,017 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 NOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 93,017 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 93,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,768 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,768 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 70,141 miles

o/s side repeater lens missing

Fail 4 Dec 2012 70,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

o/s side repeater lens missing

traction control light on ( because of abs sensor fault(

Pass 23 Dec 2011 63,490 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 23 Dec 2011 63,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,383 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 9,500 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake hose rubber protective sleeve damaged

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 54,652 miles

1) tyres 195 50 15 2) wheel trims fitted 3) underbody and outer sill covers fitted 4) noise from steering column no faults found during test proceedure

Fail 5 Sep 2009 54,652 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

1) tyres 195 50 15 2) wheel trims fitted 3) underbody and outer sill covers fitted 4) noise from steering column no faults found during test proceedure

Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,285 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,172 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s and o/s of vehicle scratched

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,258 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 36,182 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 36,182 miles

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

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 NOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NOJ, 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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X596 NOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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