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X932 BLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,988 mi
Last recorded93,988 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX932 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 93,988 miles

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 93,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop arm broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inside and out (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,961 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 85,961 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 82,077 miles

rear tyres perished and worn out of shape

Fail 17 Dec 2015 82,072 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres perished and worn out of shape

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,608 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,355 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,804 miles

Both front tyres are slightly un even across tread

Engine light is on (dash)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,220 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 62,220 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 56,070 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,237 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,480 miles

engine management light on

Fail 22 Jun 2006 33,031 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,031 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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X932 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X932 BLF, 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 X932 BLF registered?

X932 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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