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X719 TTW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,973 mi
Last recorded63,973 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX719 TTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 63,973 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box mount has come detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,877 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 59,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear windscreen wiper in poor condition.

various undertrays fitted obscuring the view of various components.

windscreen wipers not tested.

Pass 14 May 2018 56,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 May 2018 56,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking in between tread

Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,342 miles

osr tyre (inner edge) wearing low on tread

Fail 31 Mar 2017 52,342 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osr tyre (inner edge) wearing low on tread

Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,171 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 14 Mar 2016 50,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 13 Mar 2015 4,933 miles

nearside front and rear door lackis sicking hard to shut

nearside rear tyre tread orn uneven nail in tread

Fail 13 Mar 2015 4,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front and rear door lackis sicking hard to shut

nearside rear tyre tread orn uneven nail in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,338 miles

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

both front tyres tread spliting

Fail 10 Mar 2014 48,338 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres tread spliting

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,399 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,164 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,741 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,976 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,407 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 41,407 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,665 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 38,230 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 36,650 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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X719 TTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TTW, 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 TTW registered?

X719 TTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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