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X714 VWR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,835 mi
Last recorded97,835 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX714 VWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 97,835 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded/Worn

Nearside Front Steering Tie Arm has Slight Play

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 93,060 miles

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

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

nearside & offside steering tie arms have play

Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 81,074 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 81,072 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,484 miles

both front wishbone bushes cracked and perishing

centre exhaust box corroded / shailing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre 1.6 mm only

slight play both front anti roll bar link posts

Pass 2 Feb 2011 72,482 miles

slight play in Track rods (not track rod ends)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,039 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 66,063 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread and has been repaired

o/s front tyre starting to crack in traed

Pass 30 Jan 2008 64,008 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 59,941 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 59,941 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 55,454 miles

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

slight play n/s front hub

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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X714 VWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X714 VWR, 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 X714 VWR registered?

X714 VWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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