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X789 FLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,691 mi
Last recorded87,691 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX789 FLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 87,691 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 77,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,066 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 69,066 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,452 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 63,452 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,252 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 58,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,524 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,311 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,608 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 40,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 36,267 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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X789 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X789 FLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X789 FLD registered?

X789 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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