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X903 JDV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,236 mi
Last recorded61,236 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX903 JDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,146 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nsf and osf (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both osr and nsr to wheelcylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

complete underneath vehicle very corroded but ok at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2017 59,143 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame x3 bits (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump nw (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nsf and osf (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both osr and nsr to wheelcylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

complete underneath vehicle very corroded but ok at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2016 58,931 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody covers fitted hiding some suspension components and brake pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2015 57,659 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 57,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,472 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,665 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 50,665 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,814 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,247 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,954 miles

n/s front tyre,o/s rear tyre,n/s rear tyre,tread at outer shoulder cracking slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2010 39,950 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre,o/s rear tyre,n/s rear tyre,tread at outer shoulder cracking slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,889 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,784 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,735 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 30,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,407 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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X903 JDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X903 JDV, 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 X903 JDV registered?

X903 JDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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