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X94 MOF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,802 mi
Last recorded116,802 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX94 MOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2018 116,802 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front bot shock absorbers worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine light not coming on

unable to visually inspect all brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 108,660 miles

Engine oil light staying on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed flexi hose starting to crack (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed flexi hose starting to crack (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 108,535 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Engine oil light staying on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed flexi hose starting to crack (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed flexi hose starting to crack (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 100,232 miles

Engine oil level warning light illuminated on dash panel (level checked and within limits)

Front Both front wheels steel type and both rear wheels alloy type

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 100,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine oil level warning light illuminated on dash panel (level checked and within limits)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,990 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 96,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 83,630 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 83,630 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 67,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,038 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 65,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 24 Jan 2011 64,355 miles

brake hoses have cracks

brake pipes have corrosion

front registration plate cracked

steering rack has play

Fail 15 Jan 2011 64,325 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake hoses have cracks

brake pipes have corrosion

front registration plate cracked

steering rack has play

Pass 30 Dec 2009 62,070 miles

front wipers clicking insecurty on fixing

slight leak on clutch mastre

Fail 30 Dec 2009 62,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

front wipers clicking insecurty on fixing

slight leak on clutch mastre

Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,980 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 56,372 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 52,038 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 52,038 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 39,102 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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X94 MOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X94 MOF, 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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X94 MOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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