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X688 UTW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,569 mi
Last recorded58,569 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 UTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,569 miles

Engine management light on dash

Engine noise

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,593 miles

engine noisey

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre has flat spots

Fail 7 Jun 2014 56,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have flat spots

engine noisy

Pass 1 Jun 2013 53,671 miles

under body covers fitted covering components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 51,122 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 47,804 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 47,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,704 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,512 miles

2 rear wheels have slight damage.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,631 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 37,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 36,076 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2006 33,863 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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X688 UTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X688 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.

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What year was X688 UTW registered?

X688 UTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 February 2001.

Is X688 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X688 UTW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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