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X719 FLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

108,269 mi
Last recorded108,269 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX719 FLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 108,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 108,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + discs badly scored pad worn on metal (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + o/s front (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 103,498 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre tread

engine management lamp on

exhaust tailpipe bracket broken but system secure

Fail 10 Aug 2015 103,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (8.2.2)

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

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

2 nails in o/s/r tyre tread

engine management lamp on

exhaust tailpipe bracket broken but system secure

Pass 29 Aug 2014 99,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,082 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 96,082 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 89,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on (EML)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 89,472 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on (EML)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,043 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 83,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,466 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 78,446 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,878 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 75,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 74,143 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 74,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 63,408 miles

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Fail 2 Mar 2007 63,408 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM DAMAGED / LOOSE

PLASTIC TRIM ON OFFSIDE REAR UNDERSIDE CRACKED / SPLIT / BROKEN / RUNS CLOSE TO TYRE INNER SIDE WALL ATTENTION REQUIRED

Pass 2 Mar 2006 49,325 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 49,325 miles

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

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

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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X719 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 X719 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 X719 FLD registered?

X719 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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