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X877 VPA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,319 mi
Last recorded52,319 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX877 VPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 52,319 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 48,287 miles

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

undertrays fitted concealing some testable items

Fail 9 Jan 2018 48,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers poor (8.2.3)

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

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

undertrays fitted concealing some testable items

Pass 17 Jan 2017 45,937 miles

both front tyres perrished

only 50% of the washers wokring

under-shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 11 Jan 2017 45,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage between cylinder and chamber (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres perrished

only 50% of the washers wokring

under-shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jan 2016 42,538 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 40,101 miles

EML on dash showing a fault

Fail 19 Jan 2015 40,095 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,542 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 38,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre badly perishing, almost down to cord/canvas

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres appear to be under inflated

front wipers judder

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,923 miles

shockers soft

under trays fitted

both front brake hoses heavily perished

Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,704 miles

both front brake hoses heavily perished advise replace

near side front tyre 2mm advise replace

near side rear spring heavily corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,261 miles

headlamp dip switch loose

rear wiper blade no rubber left

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,321 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,152 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 21,152 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,447 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,481 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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X877 VPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X877 VPA, 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 VPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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