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X683 FLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,674 mi
Last recorded98,674 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX683 FLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2011 98,674 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 98,674 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 87,492 miles

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

Slight play felt throught steering wheel

under tray and sill covers fitted restricting view of prescribed areas.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 87,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play felt throught steering wheel

under tray and sill covers fitted restricting view of prescribed areas.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 77,820 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 77,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 70,764 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 70,764 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 60,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 60,574 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 56,844 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 56,844 miles

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

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

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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X683 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X683 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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What year was X683 FLD registered?

X683 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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