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X931 DLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,632 mi
Last recorded83,632 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX931 DLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,632 miles

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust starting to corrode

unable to fully inspect meyal brake pipes in clipped area and under under trays

Pass 8 Apr 2017 76,513 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 74,470 miles

front subframe surface corrosion

both rear spring lower mounts corroded part missing

exhaust centre deteriorated

n/s rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 22 Apr 2016 74,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both rear spring lower mounts corroded part missing

exhaust centre deteriorated

front subframe surface corrosion

n/s rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,650 miles

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

centre exhaustouter skin deteriorated

rear seat belt stalk cover missing

sill and side covers fitted unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes and sills

Pass 21 Apr 2014 71,415 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

main beam flash not working

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2013 69,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

main beam flash not working rear exhaust silencer corroded o/s and n/s front tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,230 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

boot difficult to open

Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,021 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 62,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 56,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Large undertray fitted some parts of suspension and body not seen

Fail 10 Dec 2008 56,134 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Large undertray fitted some parts of suspension and body not seen

Pass 23 Nov 2007 49,002 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 43,884 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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X931 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X931 DLH, 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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X931 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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