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X856 BLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

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

RegistrationX856 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018

Backbox outer skin corroded

Engine covers and under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring visual inspection of some components during MOT test.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wear and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both - n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 104,860 miles

Exhaust back box starting to corrode on outer skin

Under body covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2017 104,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust back box starting to corrode on outer skin

Under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 102,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015
Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,978 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads getting low

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,898 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 85,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,322 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre cracked, perished + worn inner edge

Pass 2 May 2012 80,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,047 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,342 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,528 miles

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

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

Rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 13 Feb 2007 36,860 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 32,059 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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X856 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X856 BLF, 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 X856 BLF registered?

X856 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X856 BLF safe to buy?

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