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X686 UTW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,220 mi
Last recorded89,220 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX686 UTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 89,220 miles

EPS LIGHT ON

Pass 5 Dec 2014 85,922 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 82,474 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 82,474 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 78,249 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,249 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 72,087 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 67,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 67,024 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 59,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 59,660 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 49,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 44,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 40,094 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 40,094 miles

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

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

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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X686 UTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X686 UTW, 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 X686 UTW registered?

X686 UTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X686 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X686 UTW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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