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X645 FWP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,137 mi
Last recorded115,137 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX645 FWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 115,137 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 17 Nov 2014

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2013 179,945 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 79,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

ESP and BAS light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,584 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 78,582 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket non standard

Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,986 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,885 miles

shields fitted under vehicle. heavy corrosion on exhaust back box outer casing.wear on inside edge of n/s/r tyre+ on 2mm.both front flexy pipe upper outer support rubbers breaking up.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,199 miles

shields fitted on under side of vehicle. n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge. slight bind n/s/r wheel. n/s/f washer low.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 68,194 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

shields fitted on under side of vehicle. n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge. slight bind n/s/r wheel. n/s/f washer low.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 64,300 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 63,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 63,820 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,334 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 51,079 miles

Nearside 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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X645 FWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X645 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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X645 FWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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