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X744 MBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX744 MBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016

Centre exhaust box rusty.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sil. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sil. (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Centre exhaust box rusty.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sil. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sil. (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear brake binding

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 15,298 miles

MIL illuminated

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension top mounts slightly stiff

main beam/indicator switch slightly poor in operation

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

slight knock from steering column

wipers judder/slightly poor

Pass 5 Nov 2014 15,298 miles

MIL illuminated

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension top mounts slightly stiff

main beam/indicator switch slightly poor in operation

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

slight knock from steering column

wipers judder/slightly poor

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator/main beam switch slightly "sticky"

n/s number plate light slightly dim

rear exhsut box corroded/delaminating

rear number plate slightly discolouring

wipers slightly poor

Pass 29 Nov 2012 71,220 miles

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

MIL illuminated

both rear inner sills corroded

dipped/main beam switch "sticky"

front suspension top mounts slightly stiff

minor bind on o/s/f brake

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall heavily cracked/cut

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 29 Nov 2012 71,220 miles

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

MIL illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear inner sills corroded

dipped/main beam switch "sticky"

front suspension top mounts slightly stiff

minor bind on o/s/f brake

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall heavily cracked/cut

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,034 miles

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

n/s/r tyre pressure low

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

Fail 29 Nov 2011 68,034 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre pressure low

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

Pass 18 Nov 2010 62,850 miles

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

n/s/f antiroll bar link boot split

o/s/r tyre pressure low

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

Fail 18 Nov 2010 62,850 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f antiroll bar link boot split

o/s/r tyre pressure low

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

Pass 26 Nov 2009 56,819 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 56,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front brake binding

Pass 29 Nov 2008 50,668 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 46,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 43,126 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 37,783 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 37,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X744 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X744 MBD, 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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X744 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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