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X647 FLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,279 mi
Last recorded139,279 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX647 FLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 139,279 miles

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

front and rear metal brake pipes covered in grease type substance

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 132,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake pipe covered in grease type substance

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

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

Offside Front brake pipe covered in grease type substance

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 125,650 miles

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

Offside Front brake pipe covered in grease type substance

Offside Rear brake pipe covered in grease type substance

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

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 119,481 miles

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

Offside Rear 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

o/s/f brake pipe covered in grease type substance

o/s/r brake pipe covered in grease type substance

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2013 112,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear 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

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2012 105,344 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 105,344 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 96,358 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 86,802 miles

both rear tyres cracked on inside wall

Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,973 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 66,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,439 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 61,032 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 52,922 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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X647 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X647 FLD, 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 X647 FLD registered?

X647 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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