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X731 FLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,576 mi
Last recorded81,576 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX731 FLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 81,576 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated +bas esp

Offside Front Subframe corroded

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 81,576 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine management light illuminated +bas esp

Offside Front Subframe corroded

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,432 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

plastic sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 79,029 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Under tray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 79,029 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,007 miles

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

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside front tyre slightly perrished(small cracks in tread)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 76,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside front tyre slightly perrished(small cracks in tread)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,170 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre slightly deteriated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,934 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 69,373 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 69,373 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 67,489 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 67,450 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,949 miles

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

front + rear number plates starting to fade

offside front inner cv gaitor signs of leaking grease

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2009 63,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front + rear number plates starting to fade

offside front inner cv gaitor signs of leaking grease

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,977 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 54,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,201 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMB

Pass 18 Oct 2006 45,309 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 39,875 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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X731 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X731 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 X731 FLD registered?

X731 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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