MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195/50R16 on the nearside. 205/40R17 on others. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Fog lamp inop.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wiper split at end.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Spare tyre defective Soft. ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rusty silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Undertray damaged and not fully located
Both front indicators slightly white
N/s/front brake pipe corroded
Pitting on N/s/rear brake disc
both rear brake pipes rusting
n/s/front outer cv gaiter cracking
o/s/ front brake disc rusty on inner face
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/s/ front (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/s/front (1.8.A.1b)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Parking brake has no free travel (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both front indicators slightly white
N/s /rear shocker damp
N/s/front brake pipe corroded
Pitting on N/s/rear brake disc
both rear brake pipes rusting
n/s/front outer cv gaiter cracking
o/s/ front brake disc rusty on inner face
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported metal mounting broken (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
front brake discs ridged + pads quite thin
heavy knocking steering column
outer sills + floor pans covered
rear inner brake pads look thin
wiper blades smear
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Handbrake travel
Nail in offside front tyre
n/s/r tyre slight cut to inner tread
both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished
front brake discs ridged
Front brake discs worn
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread
Rear number plate discolouring
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X778 HPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 X778 HPO, 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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X778 HPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2001.
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