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X639 HPO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,719 mi
Last recorded110,719 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX639 HPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 110,719 miles

Corrosion nearside inner sill end, under covers fitted

Engine light on

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 110,718 miles

Front Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion nearside inner sill end, under covers fitted

Engine light on

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018

Exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Exhaust mounting broken system still supported

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2018

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

Exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Exhaust mounting broken system still supported

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,594 miles

Centre exhaust box rusting

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Wing mirror lens broken

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

STRONG ADVISE Play in n/side rear axle beam bush/bearing has play

Slight play in n/side section of steering rack

Washer jets struggle to hit windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,463 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

middle exhaust silencer in bad condition

Fail 17 Feb 2016 93,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

EML on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

middle exhaust silencer in bad condition

Fail 4 Feb 2015 86,097 miles

O/S/R seat belt not checked (child seat)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 86,097 miles

O/S/R seat belt not checked (child seat)

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,889 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 64,537 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorated advise attention soon

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

Plastic side sills fitted obscuring view of sills

Slight corrosion on under side of car

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2012 64,537 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front brake hoses deteriorated advise attention soon

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

Plastic side sills fitted obscuring view of sills

Slight corrosion on under side of car

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 53,329 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 49,624 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,883 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,045 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,279 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 38,279 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 35,349 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,052 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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X639 HPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X639 HPO, 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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X639 HPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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