MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both rear tyres worn on edges
evidence of offside front shock absorber having been leaking
rear service brake readings low recommend further investigation
rear silencer becoming very rusty
service brake only just met required efficiency [53%]
both rear indicator bulbs faded near to legal limit , recommend early renewal
both rear tyres worn on edges
front and rear subframes becoming rusty
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
suggest removal of under body pan to further inspect brake pipes
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front brake imbalence on legal limit 25% recomend further inspection
offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished near legal limit recomend early renewal
offside and nearside rear inner sills corrodid near to legal limit [suspension mounting prescribed areas]
rear tyres getting low on inner edges
rear valve cracking
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
creaking sound from front suspension when on full drop poss,top bearings faulty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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X843 DDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 X843 DDF, 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 X843 DDF registered?
X843 DDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2001.
Is X843 DDF safe to buy?
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