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X774 SUD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

124,253 mi
Last recorded124,253 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX774 SUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 124,253 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 124,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 117,676 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 117,676 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 109,352 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2020 109,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2019 108,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 106,195 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2018 106,195 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 97,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing unevenly and less than 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 97,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing unevenly and less than 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,037 miles

Near side front tyre wearing from the edge.

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 93,037 miles

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

Near side front tyre wearing from the edge.

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 82,860 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,501 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 78,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,102 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 69,670 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 69,668 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,403 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,882 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 52,882 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,454 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 47,454 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,926 miles

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

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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X774 SUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X774 SUD, 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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X774 SUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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