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X814 LBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX814 LBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2017
Pass 30 Apr 2016

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 May 2015

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015
Pass 9 May 2014
Pass 7 May 2013 88,574 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 88,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 92,055 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 92,055 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 75,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 75,028 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 70,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 70,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,399 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 55,814 miles

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

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

knock at s/wheel

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 18 Aug 2008 55,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

knock at s/wheel

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,829 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,438 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 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 X814 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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X814 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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