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X671 PSL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,815 mi
Last recorded197,815 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX671 PSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 197,815 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 197,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 184,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 167,646 miles

coil spring corroded nsr/osr (2.4.C.1b)

rear subframe excess corosion

Pass 16 Mar 2015 150,502 miles

both front indicator and side repeater bulbs starting to emit white light

corrosion on both rear inner sills, rear chassis rails, front chassis rails and rear arches

fuel tank corroded

nearside front lower suspension ball joint gaiter starting to split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside front and both rear suspension coil springs corroded

oil stains on engine

partial undertray fitted obscuring some components

rear subframe heavily corroded

slight imbalance from rear brakes on increase and decrease

slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 13 Mar 2015 149,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front indicator and side repeater bulbs starting to emit white light

corrosion on both rear inner sills, rear chassis rails, front chassis rails and rear arches

fuel tank corroded

nearside front lower suspension ball joint gaiter starting to split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside front and both rear suspension coil springs corroded

offside rear shocker has a fluid leak

oil stains on engine

partial undertray fitted obscuring some components

rear subframe heavily corroded

slight imbalance from rear brakes on increase and decrease

slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 15 Feb 2014 128,634 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 128,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 111,609 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 111,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,159 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 86,159 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,928 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,577 miles

rear No plate started to delaminate

various brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,626 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2008 54,232 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,640 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 41,896 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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X671 PSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X671 PSL, 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 X671 PSL registered?

X671 PSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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