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X843 DDF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,806 mi
Last recorded135,806 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX843 DDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2017 135,806 miles

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%]

Pass 26 Mar 2016 131,030 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded near to legal limit , recommend early renewal

both rear tyres worn on edges

front and rear subframes becoming rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2015 126,988 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 126,956 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 121,385 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 114,597 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 107,310 miles

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]

Pass 26 Mar 2011 98,123 miles

rear tyres getting low on inner edges

rear valve cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,045 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 90,033 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,447 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 80,439 miles

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

creaking sound from front suspension when on full drop poss,top bearings faulty

Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,209 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,765 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 62,110 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 62,109 miles

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?

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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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.

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