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X848 NNH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,374 mi
Last recorded91,374 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX848 NNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 91,374 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 91,374 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 83,712 miles

engine management light on dash

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 83,441 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on dash

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,085 miles

n/s/f wiperblade distorted

Fail 4 Nov 2014 74,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f wiperblade distorted

Pass 26 Oct 2013 68,728 miles

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

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

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,769 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres wearing inner edge .

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 30 Oct 2012 60,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres wearing inner edge .

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,928 miles

not fully check rear seatbelts do to baby seat / rack play / brakepipe corrosion / rear exhaust bracket broken / rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Oct 2011 53,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

not fully check rear seatbelts do to baby seat / rack play / brakepipe corrosion / rear exhaust bracket broken / rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,097 miles

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Fail 20 Oct 2010 46,071 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack track rods

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Pass 22 Oct 2009 43,129 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,679 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,345 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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X848 NNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X848 NNH, 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 X848 NNH registered?

X848 NNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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