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X743 SUD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,753 mi
Last recorded146,753 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX743 SUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 146,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undershields fitted covering some testable items eg brake pipes

Pass 19 Feb 2020 143,565 miles

Under shields fitted covering some testable items

Fail 14 Feb 2020 143,555 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under shields fitted covering some testable items

Pass 5 Feb 2019 138,795 miles

brake pipes corroded be hind undersheilds

Pass 1 Feb 2018 135,063 miles

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 Dec 2016 131,004 miles

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2016 131,001 miles

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 127,997 miles

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

slight grease leak from o/s/f cv boot

Pass 22 Oct 2014 123,454 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 123,454 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 5 Oct 2013 119,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 109,946 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 109,946 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 101,521 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 101,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2010 87,543 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 77,456 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 70,468 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perrishing in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2008 70,468 miles

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

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

Centre Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perrishing in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2007 64,945 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 59,565 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 49,556 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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X743 SUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X743 SUD, 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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X743 SUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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