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X709 FLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,573 mi
Last recorded81,573 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 FLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

Fail 10 Apr 2015 81,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

Fail 8 Apr 2015

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake pipes

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,146 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated

n/s front shock absorber slight leak

power steering motor noisey

rear steel brake pipes corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Apr 2014 77,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses deteriorated

n/s front shock absorber slight leak

power steering motor noisey

rear steel brake pipes corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,113 miles

n/s front shocker damp

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,452 miles

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

o/s / n/s floor panels fitted

o/s / n/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2012 64,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s / n/s floor panels fitted

o/s / n/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2011
Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,174 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 59,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,409 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 56,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 52,850 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 50,944 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 46,951 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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X709 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 X709 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 X709 FLD registered?

X709 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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