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X814 BLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,101 mi
Last recorded88,101 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX814 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,101 miles

engine managment light on

engine tapping when rev'd

slight play at upper steering coloumn bearing

slight play from steering rack rams

Fail 10 Nov 2015 88,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine managment light on

engine oil level too high

engine tapping when rev'd

slight play at upper steering coloumn bearing

slight play from steering rack rams

Pass 12 Nov 2014 84,712 miles

Engine noise

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake pipe heavily corroded

Offside rear door cannot be opened from the inside

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 84,712 miles

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

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

EML indicates a fault

ESP light indicates a fault

Engine noise

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake pipe heavily corroded

Offside rear door cannot be opened from the inside

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Cracking

EML On

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside & Nearside Front Brake Pipes Heavily Corroded

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 77,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Rear Tyre Treads & Sidewalls Cracking

EML On

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside & Nearside Front Brake Pipes Heavily Corroded

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,809 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 70,803 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 57,317 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2009 57,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 54,560 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2007 50,928 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 47,206 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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X814 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X814 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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X814 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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