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X709 BTT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,432 mi
Last recorded142,432 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 BTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2019 142,432 miles

Emissions not tested NOT DONE DUE TO MISFIRE. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN BELOW LIMIT, FITTED WITH "INSIDE" WALL ON OUTSIDE & HAS MULTIPLE SPLITS ON INNER WALL. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front & both rear brake discs corroded. All 4 brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 136,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorite

Pass 2 Dec 2017 129,719 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 129,699 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 122,081 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 119,870 miles

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

front wipers

Fail 17 Nov 2014 112,825 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust tail pipe bracket broken

Pass 17 Nov 2014 112,825 miles

exhaust tail pipe bracket broken

Pass 18 Nov 2013 107,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 102,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 102,237 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 97,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 97,284 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 92,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 92,540 miles

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2010 89,205 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 89,205 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,069 miles

n/s and o/s front steering rack rack ends ball joints have play

n/s and o/s rear brake discs pitted on in side

n/s and o/s rear road springs poisioning cap corrision

n/s rear sill end cap has c orrision

rear exhaust very corrision

Fail 25 Aug 2009 85,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front steering rack rack ends ball joints have play

n/s and o/s rear brake discs pitted on in side

n/s and o/s rear road springs poisioning cap corrision

n/s rear sill end cap has c orrision

rear exhaust very corrision

Pass 29 Sep 2008 80,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2008 79,170 miles

small tyrewall damage to o/s front aswell

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 73,247 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 May 2006 67,706 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 67,129 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X709 BTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X709 BTT, 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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X709 BTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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