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X652 EER

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,600 mi
Last recorded80,600 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX652 EER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 80,600 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 80,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 70,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,702 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,795 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 55,192 miles

Center exhaust box corroding.

O/S/f tyre very low on outer edge & N/S/F low (suspect possible tracking).

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight knocking from upper steering column but within M.O.T. standards.

Suspect alternator/A/C compressor bearings noisy.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 65-70% worn.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,192 miles

Center exhaust box corroding.

O/S/f tyre very low on outer edge & N/S/F low (suspect possible tracking).

Slight knocking from upper steering column but within M.O.T. standards.

Suspect alternator/A/C compressor bearings noisy.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 65-70% worn.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,534 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,460 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspect possible bearing noise from O/S of engine.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,238 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 38,237 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,267 miles

Both front tyres getting low especially on outer edges (195/50x15).

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 28,329 miles

Both front tyres waring on outer edges (195/50x15) n/s more than o/s.

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

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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X652 EER is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X652 EER, 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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X652 EER is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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