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X802 LBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,278 mi
Last recorded117,278 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX802 LBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 117,278 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 104,729 miles

E M L light on

Exhaust system rusty

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

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

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 104,729 miles

E M L light on

Exhaust system rusty

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

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

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,574 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Fail 29 Mar 2016 95,574 miles

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 88,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine light on

Pass 2 Apr 2015 88,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,881 miles

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

offside rear suspension coil spring corrode quite alot.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 83,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front tyre bold on tread edges quite alot.

offside rear indicator light faded up

offside rear suspension coil spring corrode quite alot.

offside rear tyre cracked & perishe up.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,639 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 77,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,365 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 67,125 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 May 2011 67,125 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,688 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 60,677 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine lamp on dash

Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,612 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 46,924 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,326 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 34,240 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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X802 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 X802 LBD, 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 X802 LBD registered?

X802 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X802 LBD safe to buy?

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