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X896 BLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,257 mi
Last recorded63,257 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 63,257 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 60,316 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 58,189 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 58,189 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,567 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,509 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,788 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 49,254 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 49,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,872 miles

age cracks in tread of o/s/f tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2012 45,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

age cracks in tread of o/s/f tyre

n/s/f brake noisey and rough in operation

Fail 9 May 2011 41,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 May 2011 41,617 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,057 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 38,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 33,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f walls beggining to crack

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,472 miles

o/s/f walls beggining to crack

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,626 miles

both rear tyres have splits on edge of tread

Fail 29 Feb 2008 30,626 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres have splits on edge of tread

Pass 17 Feb 2007 27,612 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 23,448 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 23,448 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X896 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X896 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 X896 BLF registered?

X896 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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