MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,576 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
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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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X731 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2001.
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