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X783 MBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,406 mi
Last recorded161,406 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX783 MBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 161,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 155,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 149,547 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 149,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 149,532 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough bearing (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 142,885 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 142,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 133,945 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 133,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 122,747 miles

the rear tailgate support struts are weak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 122,747 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

the rear tailgate support struts are weak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 112,707 miles

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)

nearside front abs sensor wire insecure

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2011 112,675 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

nearside front abs sensor wire insecure

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 90,774 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 90,774 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,867 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,839 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,811 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,291 miles

front flexible brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 20 Oct 2005 31,986 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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X783 MBD 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 X783 MBD, 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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What year was X783 MBD registered?

X783 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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