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X728 RGG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,042 mi
Last recorded108,042 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX728 RGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 108,042 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 107,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 100,513 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 100,513 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 91,517 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 81,434 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 81,434 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,509 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 71,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 61,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 52,490 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 52,490 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X728 RGG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X728 RGG, 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 X728 RGG registered?

X728 RGG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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