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X944 MFR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,308 mi
Last recorded117,308 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX944 MFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2020 117,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sub frame near mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits in inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

wiper blades are slightly split

Pass 4 Oct 2019 113,256 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 27 Sep 2019 113,134 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,878 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 107,875 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 105,248 miles

front radiator support corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 105,218 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front radiator support corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 102,193 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 102,190 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 99,013 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 99,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,861 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,536 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pads wearing low

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,317 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 85,886 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 83,902 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 83,898 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,455 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 72,001 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 72,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,113 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 55,707 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 46,727 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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X944 MFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X944 MFR, 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 X944 MFR registered?

X944 MFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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