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X642 FWP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

131,404 mi
Last recorded131,404 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX642 FWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2023 131,404 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted at time of test. unable to check outer sills

Pass 26 Oct 2022 128,893 miles

Central exhaust box in poor condition

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 128,893 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central exhaust box in poor condition

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 126,611 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 126,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 125,106 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 125,106 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 121,708 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 121,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 118,526 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 115,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 May 2017 115,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 112,685 miles

exhaust bracket broken ,exhaust corroded

n/s/f suspension arm bush wearing

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 May 2016 112,685 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken ,exhaust corroded

n/s/f suspension arm bush wearing

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,526 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tie-rod worn

Pass 2 May 2014 103,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust braket broken

front brakes pads and discs worn low

steering slightly stiff

Fail 25 Apr 2014 103,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust braket broken

front brakes pads and discs worn low

steering slightly stiff

Pass 10 May 2013 98,508 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 98,508 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BAS/ESP MIL ON

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

nearside front coil spring base holder cracked but not seriously weakened

off side front coil spring base holder cracked but not weakened

Pass 30 Apr 2012 93,571 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,571 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 87,571 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 82,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake hoses perished, brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,214 miles

front brake hoses perished, brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,753 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 29 Apr 2009 76,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 18 Apr 2008 71,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 66,541 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,477 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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X642 FWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 X642 FWP, 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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X642 FWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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