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X672 OBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,929 mi
Last recorded91,929 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX672 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 91,929 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 91,929 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 85,203 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 74,100 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2014 74,092 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,718 miles

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Exhaust corroded

Indicator and main beam stalk worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2013 69,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Advise tracking

Exhaust corroded

Indicator and main beam stalk worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2012 65,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 65,658 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,047 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 59,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,736 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 51,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,154 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 45,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,024 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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X672 OBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 X672 OBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X672 OBD registered?

X672 OBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X672 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X672 OBD shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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