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X803 FLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,721 mi
Last recorded132,721 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX803 FLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 132,721 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 127,380 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault

nearside front tyre has damage to outersidewall/ no cords visible

nearside steering rack arm has slight play in ball joint

offside rear tyre has cracking to outer edge of tread and sidewall/ no cords visible

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 118,559 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 118,559 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml on

offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 6 Dec 2013 107,708 miles

engine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 6 Dec 2013 107,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

engine management light on indicating a fault

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 28 Dec 2012 97,920 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on in vehicle

front and rear number plates faded

indicator stalk slightly worn

possible fault n/s rear stop light

rear wiper blade torn

slight bind o/s rear brake

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 28 Dec 2012 97,920 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

engine light on in vehicle

front and rear number plates faded

indicator stalk slightly worn

possible fault n/s rear stop light

rear wiper blade torn

slight bind o/s rear brake

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 23 Dec 2011 87,849 miles

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

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

engine light on in vehicle

indicator and wiper switch stiff

Fail 23 Dec 2011 87,849 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on in vehicle

indicator and wiper switch stiff

Pass 31 Dec 2010 78,617 miles

o/s wiper blade slightly torn

rear number plate seperating

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 30 Dec 2010 78,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s wiper blade slightly torn

rear number plate seperating

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 2 Jan 2010 69,375 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 69,355 miles

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

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

engine warning light on in vehicle

Pass 2 Jan 2009 60,514 miles

engine management light staying on

unable to check underside properly due to covers

Pass 24 Dec 2007 52,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 48,623 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 44,970 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 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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.

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X803 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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