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X834 LBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationX834 LBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2015 96,107 miles

EXHAUST SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

N/S/R WHEEL RIM DAMAGE

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 96,100 miles

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

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

BRAKE DISCS FRONT& REAR SHOWING PITTING WITH RUST

EXHAUST SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

N/S/R WHEEL RIM DAMAGE

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 94,684 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 94,679 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 92,905 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 92,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,080 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2011 87,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,739 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,085 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 70,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,120 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 23,909 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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X834 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X834 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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What year was X834 LBD registered?

X834 LBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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