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X892 BLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,846 mi
Last recorded66,846 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX892 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,846 miles

advise e m l constantly on

advise on condition of front brake discs reccomend replacement next pad change

advise rear exhaust section heavily corroded although not blowing at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2011 65,806 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 65,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,252 miles

indicator stoke slightly sticking

Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pads getting low

indicator stalk feels worn

nearside rear jacking rubber missing

rear coil spring lower caps corroded/deteriated

Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,090 miles

engine mangement light on

front tyres low on tread/wearing unevenly

indicator switch worn

Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,453 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

main beam switch feels loose

oil level low

Pass 24 May 2006 32,410 miles

brake effiency low

indicator main beam stalk feels loose

rear tyres starting to perish

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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X892 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X892 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 X892 BLF registered?

X892 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X892 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X892 BLF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X892 BLF have outstanding finance?

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