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X754 FLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,819 mi
Last recorded100,819 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX754 FLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 100,819 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 93,988 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,318 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 83,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 73,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 73,058 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,317 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 68,317 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

most of underside of car covered by body panells could only check visable areas

Pass 23 Apr 2008 68,004 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside-rearbrake-noisy-when-applied

Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,760 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 48,468 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 48,468 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X754 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X754 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 X754 FLD registered?

X754 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X754 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X754 FLD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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