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X943 BLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,514 mi
Last recorded144,514 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX943 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2017 144,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

DEEP SPLITS IN O/S & N/S FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES

Pass 7 Apr 2016 135,870 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 128,523 miles

FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED TO A HOLE BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKEND

O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S/R SUBFRAME MOUNT BUSH WORN

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

PLAY IN STEERING RACK & N/S RACK END JOINT

REAR No PLATE DETERIORATING

Fail 14 Apr 2015 128,523 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED TO A HOLE BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKEND

O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S/R SUBFRAME MOUNT BUSH WORN

PLAY IN STEERING RACK & N/S RACK END JOINT

Pass 15 Apr 2014 120,291 miles

FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F LOWER WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT & SEPARATE

O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 3 Apr 2014 120,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 20 Mar 2013 107,531 miles

N/S/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT

O/S & N/S/F RONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT & SEPARATE

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,359 miles

SOME WEAR IN N/S OF RACK

Fail 26 Mar 2012 94,359 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

SOME WEAR IN N/S OF RACK

Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,299 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to step on inner tread

nearside front track rod has slight play in it

Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,030 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2009 68,375 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 68,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,931 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 55,931 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 45,997 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,997 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 33,670 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 33,607 miles

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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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X943 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X943 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 X943 BLF registered?

X943 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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