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X656 FWP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,326 mi
Last recorded106,326 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX656 FWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 106,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 102,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,779 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,012 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 94,808 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 94,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 91,581 miles

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

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

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,624 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 85,958 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 84,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on

Fail 28 Oct 2013 84,897 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on

Fail 5 Nov 2012 79,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 5 Nov 2012 79,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 3 Nov 2011 73,490 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 73,490 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,810 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 68,810 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f inner rack end has slight movement

Pass 23 Oct 2009 62,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rack end slight play

Fail 22 Oct 2009 62,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rack end slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2008 56,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2008 56,670 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2007 53,499 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 53,499 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 50,590 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 42,547 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 42,547 miles

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

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

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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X656 FWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 X656 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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What year was X656 FWP registered?

X656 FWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X656 FWP safe to buy?

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