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X767 EKV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,626 mi
Last recorded87,626 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX767 EKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 87,626 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 4 Jan 2017 87,626 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,779 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 81,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 78,071 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear bumper insecure

n/s rear door check strap insecure

slight knock from steering when rocking

windscreen slightly scratched by wiper

Fail 9 Mar 2015 78,071 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear bumper insecure

n/s rear door check strap insecure

slight knock from steering when rocking

windscreen slightly scratched by wiper

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,803 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

slight knocking from steering when rocking

windscreen slightly scratched by wipers

Fail 4 Mar 2014 65,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

slight knocking from steering when rocking

windscreen slightly scratched by wipers

Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,943 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,971 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 49,971 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,345 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,002 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 40,949 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,188 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 32,188 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,230 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 17,773 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 17,705 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

MAINBEAM STOOK ON ALL TIME CANNOT CHECK HEADLAMP AIM

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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X767 EKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 X767 EKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X767 EKV registered?

X767 EKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X767 EKV safe to buy?

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