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X674 NKM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,273 mi
Last recorded70,273 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX674 NKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 70,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 69,535 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 69,120 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 69,091 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 166,658 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear spring bushes offside and nearside slighty worn

Pass 11 Dec 2013 66,658 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear spring bushes offside and nearside slighty worn

Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,358 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 66,216 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 66,216 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,250 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,101 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,486 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Nov 2007 54,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 51,412 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Engine management light stays on.

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

Pass 15 May 2006 42,874 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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X674 NKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X674 NKM, 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 X674 NKM registered?

X674 NKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X674 NKM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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