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X657 VPJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,659 mi
Last recorded113,659 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX657 VPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 113,659 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 113,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 106,462 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 99,669 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 90,670 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 81,217 miles

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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X657 VPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X657 VPJ, 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 X657 VPJ registered?

X657 VPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X657 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X657 VPJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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