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X82 ENB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,282 mi
Last recorded77,282 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX82 ENB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 77,282 miles

Child seat fitted o/s/r.

Cracking to o/s/r tyre 195/5015V.

Cuts to spare tyre shoulder.

E.M.L Light on dash.

Middle section of exhaust outer shell corroding on box.

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorating/corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers slight smearing.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 73,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L Light on dash.

Exhaust middle section outer-shell deteriorating.

Light cracking to o/s/r tyre outer shoulder. 195/5015V

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers slight smearing.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 73,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L Light on dash.

Exhaust middle section outer-shell deteriorating.

Light cracking to o/s/r tyre outer shoulder. 195/5015V

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers slight smearing.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,593 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot gas struts weak,

centre exhaust outer shell corroding.

eml on,

Fail 17 Jan 2013 68,593 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot gas struts weak,

centre exhaust outer shell corroding.

eml on,

Pass 21 Jan 2012 64,193 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust outer shell deteriating.

eml on.

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking,.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 64,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust outer shell deteriating.

eml on.

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking,.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,988 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 11 Jan 2011 58,952 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,199 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 50,072 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,940 miles

front brake discs are lipped and worn ,front flexi hoses are cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,437 miles

brake discs are heavily lipped

corrosion on exhaust box

cracks in front brake flexi hoses

Fail 5 Jan 2006 37,622 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 37,622 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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X82 ENB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 X82 ENB, 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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What year was X82 ENB registered?

X82 ENB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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