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X803 BLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,176 mi
Last recorded66,176 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX803 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 66,176 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center exhaust slightly deteriorated

e.m.l on

engine noisey

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Apr 2012 59,269 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 59,269 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine managment light on

rear wiper split

service light on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,746 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 52,745 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,407 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 46,407 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,694 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 39,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 34,339 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Unable to check test able items due to plastic tray fitted under vehicle front to rear

Fail 2 Feb 2008 34,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Unable to check test able items due to plastic tray fitted under vehicle front to rear

Pass 2 Feb 2007 29,033 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 24,994 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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X803 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol 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 X803 BLF, 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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X803 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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