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X904 VAF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,345 mi
Last recorded124,345 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX904 VAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2016 124,345 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 120,906 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 120,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 116,988 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 114,722 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre slight cuts in sidewalls

Pass 24 Aug 2012 109,114 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 103,487 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 103,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 98,111 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 20 Aug 2010 98,111 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 10 Mar 2009 90,358 miles

underside full plastic covers x rear flexi hoses hard to see

Fail 9 Mar 2009 90,335 miles

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

underside full plastic covers x rear flexi hoses hard to see

Pass 10 Mar 2008 84,445 miles

full under body tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2007 78,269 miles

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

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

plastic under tray fitted some parts hard to see

Pass 6 Feb 2006 70,432 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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X904 VAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X904 VAF, 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 X904 VAF registered?

X904 VAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 February 2001.

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