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X669 FLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,913 mi
Last recorded151,913 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX669 FLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 151,913 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 144,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

silencer corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 137,011 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 130,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s/r tyre deteriorating in tread area

odometer not illuminating

plastic covers fitted on underbody

wipers deteriorating

Fail 4 May 2017 130,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

odometer not illuminating

offside rear tyre deteriorating in tread area

plastic under covers fitted preventing view of certain areas of underbody

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 May 2016 120,815 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 120,815 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 111,370 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 101,743 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2012 92,182 miles

rear exhaust box mounting detached

Pass 31 Jan 2011 87,466 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f ABS wiring unclipped and incorrectly routed

wipers: rear split, n/s/f split, spoilers fitted wrong way

Fail 27 Jan 2011 87,466 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f ABS wiring unclipped and incorrectly routed

wipers: rear split, n/s/f split, spoilers fitted wrong way

Pass 24 Feb 2010 82,414 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 82,412 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 76,961 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 71,187 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,703 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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X669 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X669 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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X669 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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