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X76 ARF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,097 mi
Last recorded130,097 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX76 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 130,097 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake hoses perished

general corrosion under side of the vehicle under trays fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pipes corroded poor conditions

Fail 28 Mar 2018 130,097 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake hoses perished

general corrosion under side of the vehicle under trays fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pipes corroded poor conditions

Pass 20 Mar 2017 126,786 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

all brake hoses perished

exhaust corroded

front & rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 122,319 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake hoses perished

exhaust corroded

front&rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 122,319 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake hoses perished

exhaust corroded

front&rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 116,535 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 111,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 111,409 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,292 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 106,169 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 100,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 100,399 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 94,074 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 94,050 miles

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

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

both off side tyres have uneven tread wear

Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,139 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,180 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,752 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 57,752 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,293 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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X76 ARF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X76 ARF, 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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X76 ARF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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