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X866 FKM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,069 mi
Last recorded117,069 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX866 FKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 117,069 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

offside headlight pattern slightly defused

various body damage

Pass 5 Mar 2013 105,098 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2013

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 90,662 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

small crack in offside rear light

Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,624 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 77,624 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,186 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

crack in offside rear light lense

Pass 25 Feb 2009 58,755 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 52,421 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 52,399 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,047 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,743 miles

surface corrosion exhaust †slight damage o/s/f tyre side wall

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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X866 FKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X866 FKM, 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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X866 FKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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