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X788 UPU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,832 mi
Last recorded95,832 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX788 UPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,832 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 95,832 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,578 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,968 miles

BAS ESP light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre balding on outer edge

Nearside rear jacking point missing

Oil leak

Slight play in steering column joints

Fail 4 Apr 2011 79,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BAS ESP light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre balding on outer edge

Nearside rear jacking point missing

Oil leak

Slight play in steering column joints

Pass 28 Mar 2010 70,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

OSR coil spring missing rubber anti rattle pad

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

Temp Repair carried out to exhaust

Fail 28 Mar 2010 70,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

OSR coil spring missing rubber anti rattle pad

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Temp Repair carried out to exhaust

Fail 24 Mar 2010 70,251 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2009 59,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,765 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,926 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 52,926 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 41,596 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 41,590 miles

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

002 n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,402 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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X788 UPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X788 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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What year was X788 UPU registered?

X788 UPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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