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X91 MKE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,519 mi
Last recorded69,519 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX91 MKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 69,519 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front numberplate deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear numberplate damaged

Fail 20 May 2015 69,498 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front numberplate deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear numberplate damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,018 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

steering uj notchy

Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,289 miles

engine management light on dash

esp light on dash

exhaust corroded

front number plate frayed

movement in rear sub-frame bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2010 57,843 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 57,843 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 7 May 2010 57,830 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake hoses heavy age cracking. requires attention asap

engine manegment light on

esp light on

front wipers worn

rear number plate in very poor condition. requires attention

Pass 8 May 2009 49,565 miles

EML on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate cracked

Fail 8 May 2009 49,565 miles

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

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

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

EML on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,804 miles

EML on

both front flexible brake hoses age cracking

both rear lower suspension spring cups corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2007 35,665 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 35,665 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 23,207 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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X91 MKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 X91 MKE, 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 X91 MKE registered?

X91 MKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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