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X676 BCS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,096 mi
Last recorded109,096 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX676 BCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 109,096 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 109,096 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 97,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 97,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 83,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

under carrage cover fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2009 83,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

under carrage cover fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2007 61,116 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 54,484 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 45,289 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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X676 BCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X676 BCS, 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 X676 BCS registered?

X676 BCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X676 BCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X676 BCS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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