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X847 FLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,180 mi
Last recorded81,180 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX847 FLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 81,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2013 81,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Dec 2011 75,151 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades worn

knocking noise from steering column. no play found

Pass 30 Dec 2010 69,281 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 69,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 63,160 miles

both front brake flexi hose's cracking

nearside front and rear wheel rims dented

noise from steering column when steering rocked unable to investigate because there is no access with out removing the trims

offside rear tyre worn/bald on the inner egde

play in both front drop links

Fail 8 Jan 2010 63,160 miles

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

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

both front brake flexi hose's cracking

nearside front and rear wheel rims dented

noise from steering column when steering rocked unable to investigate because there is no access with out removing the trims

offside rear tyre worn/bald on the inner egde

play in both front drop links

Pass 10 Jan 2009 56,760 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 49,524 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,827 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,881 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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X847 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X847 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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X847 FLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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