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X778 HPO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,559 mi
Last recorded113,559 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 HPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2019 113,559 miles

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. ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 110,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 108,434 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 108,433 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 104,521 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 104,521 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 100,822 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,138 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 81,461 miles

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 81,461 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,889 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 67,660 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,303 miles

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

front brake discs ridged

Pass 25 Apr 2008 63,611 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 59,838 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,208 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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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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