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X912 HGN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,021 mi
Last recorded83,021 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX912 HGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 83,021 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 71,993 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 29 May 2015 71,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,960 miles

Engine Management warning light on

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre innner wall splitting (no cords showing)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

surface rust to rear brake discs

we advise the drop link dust cover is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 19 Dec 2012 69,395 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside windscreen wiper split. we advise it is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,145 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 67,144 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 64,770 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 63,111 miles

Advise,rear pads low,o\s\f tyre tread low

Pass 31 Dec 2008 58,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracking to nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2007 54,739 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,348 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 43,706 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 29 Sep 2005 43,573 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre

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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X912 HGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X912 HGN, 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 X912 HGN registered?

X912 HGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 February 2001.

Is X912 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X912 HGN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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