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X832 FLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,473 mi
Last recorded105,473 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX832 FLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,473 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 105,473 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 101,406 miles

Exhaust system has deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 101,406 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust system has deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,894 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 90,852 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 84,716 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 84,716 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 77,093 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 74,338 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 74,337 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall damage but not through to cords

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

front number plate cracked but numbers and letters still visible

wheel alignment required

Pass 17 Aug 2009 71,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R SEAT BELT CATCH COVER DAMAGE.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2009 71,683 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R SEAT BELT CATCH COVER DAMAGE.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,034 miles

N/S/R SEAT BELT CATCH COVER DAMAGE.

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 69,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R SEAT BELT CATCH COVER DAMAGE.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 63,599 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 63,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear seatbelt catch damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2006 51,739 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2006 51,739 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,739 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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X832 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X832 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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X832 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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