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X768 EGX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

91,198 mi
Last recorded91,198 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX768 EGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre pipe deteriorated.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 91,161 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre pipe deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 88,825 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 88,761 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,409 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 86,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,170 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 80,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,780 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 69,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,836 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,395 miles

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

n/s front headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 15 Mar 2010 54,395 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front headlamp beam pattern poor

o/s rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 10 Mar 2009 46,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sills under body plastic covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,774 miles

sills under body plastic covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,843 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 44,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,239 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,396 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 31,396 miles

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

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

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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X768 EGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X768 EGX, 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 X768 EGX registered?

X768 EGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 February 2001.

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