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X773 UPU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,661 mi
Last recorded115,661 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX773 UPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 115,661 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 111,032 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 110,944 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,422 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 107,422 miles

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 103,899 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 103,899 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear reg plate deteriorating /

Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,375 miles

n/s and o/s fron flexible brake hoses deteriorating /rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 28 Jun 2012 84,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s fron flexible brake hoses deteriorating /rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2011 72,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,884 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 61,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,451 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 51,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,192 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,668 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 20,058 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 20,056 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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X773 UPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X773 UPU, 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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X773 UPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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