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X877 FVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,930 mi
Last recorded76,930 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX877 FVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,930 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 76,919 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp switch (1.7.5c)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,847 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,769 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 65,769 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 59,098 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,958 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,040 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 56,040 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc rusted

Pass 8 Jan 2010 55,093 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 55,093 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 50,568 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 50,568 miles

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

Due to underfloor covers being fitted parts of the brake system and fuel system can not be checked.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 43,082 miles

MOST OF UNDER FLOOR AREA HAS A PLASTIC SHIELD SO IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CHECK CONDITION OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Pass 22 Dec 2006 36,241 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 30,064 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 30,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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X877 FVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 X877 FVV, 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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X877 FVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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