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X707 FLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,324 mi
Last recorded82,324 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX707 FLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 82,324 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre age cracked all over

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded towards backplate (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded towards backplate (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 May 2017 82,324 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre age cracked all over

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded towards backplate (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded towards backplate (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 May 2016 79,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 74,763 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 69,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 69,821 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 65,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,833 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011
Fail 24 Feb 2011

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

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 56,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,459 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,741 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

both front wiper blades "torn" at ends

Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,728 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 50,719 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 45,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,735 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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X707 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X707 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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X707 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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