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X797 HRK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,472 mi
Last recorded37,472 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 HRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,472 miles

Exhaust rear box in poor condition

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,934 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2012 34,934 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2011 30,580 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

OSR tyre slightly perished in tread area

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,580 miles

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

OSR tyre slightly perished in tread area

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,440 miles

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

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

`Underbody covers fitted as standard limiting thorough inspection of some components ???

Fail 27 Jan 2010 27,393 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody covers fitted as standard limiting thorough inspection of some components???

Pass 30 Jan 2009 24,969 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 24,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,841 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 21,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,743 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 15,237 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper split

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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X797 HRK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 X797 HRK, 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 X797 HRK registered?

X797 HRK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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