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X597 NOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 NOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

milage may not be correct as display faulty

n/s/f tyre under inflated

n/s/r tyre stating to split on tread

Fail 17 Oct 2012 50,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

milage may not be correct as display faulty

n/s/f tyre under inflated

n/s/r tyre stating to split on tread

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,374 miles

M.I.L. light on

Nearside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column noise / play

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 50,234 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

M.I.L. & S.R.S.light on

Nearside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column noise / play

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010
Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,996 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 48,585 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 47,680 miles

vehicle fitted from factory with underside plastic panels making full inspection of all relevant MOT items not possible.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 46,810 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 46,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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X597 NOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X597 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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What year was X597 NOJ registered?

X597 NOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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