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X693 FLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,698 mi
Last recorded80,698 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX693 FLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,698 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 80,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,581 miles

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)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 74,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 65,979 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

n/s rear seat belt stalk cover missing

unable to fully check underside due to plastic undershields fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2010 65,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

engine management light on

engine misfires

front brake discs corroded and pitted

n/s rear seat belt stalk cover missing

unable to fully check underside due to plastic undershields fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2009 63,153 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre cut on outer side wall but not exposing cord

Fail 11 Apr 2009 63,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre cut on outer side wall but not exposing cord

Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,348 miles

front pads near limit of wear

Fail 22 Apr 2008 56,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads near limit of wear

Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,649 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 50,649 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 47,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 41,548 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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X693 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 X693 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 X693 FLD registered?

X693 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X693 FLD safe to buy?

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