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X825 LBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,952 mi
Last recorded79,952 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX825 LBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s suspension components corroded rear

under vehicle covers fitted unlimited view on some components

Fail 8 Aug 2024 79,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s suspension components corroded rear

under vehicle covers fitted unlimited view on some components

Pass 26 Jun 2023 78,229 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,468 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 75,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 74,493 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 72,960 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,468 miles

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

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

Rear box outer skins corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear box outer skins corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,571 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,362 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,768 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,957 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,741 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 50,671 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,020 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,031 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 29,491 miles

offside front tyre wearing lower on edges

slight cracking to both front tyres

Fail 7 Jun 2006 29,490 miles

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

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

slight cracking to tread on front tyres offside front tyre wearinglower on edges

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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X825 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X825 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X825 LBD registered?

X825 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X825 LBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X825 LBD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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