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X644 BLL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

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

RegistrationX644 BLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2018

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 13 Dec 2017 195,381 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 195,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 86,864 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

all 4 coil springs corroded

under seal covered under vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2015 83,697 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,998 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine ECU light stays on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Middle Exhaust hanger insurcure

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 74,884 miles

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

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine ECU light stays on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Middle Exhaust hanger insurcure

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,115 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 61,301 miles

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

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

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

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

clamp missing on exhaust but still supported

Fail 19 Nov 2012 61,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

clamp missing on exhaust but still supported

Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,764 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 52,764 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,668 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,240 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 25,329 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,706 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 20,631 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 20,631 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,902 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X644 BLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X644 BLL, 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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X644 BLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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