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X957 BLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,556 mi
Last recorded75,556 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX957 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,556 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 75,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,213 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 71,213 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,911 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 69,915 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,736 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,322 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 67,964 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 67,102 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 67,102 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 66,444 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 63,707 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 63,707 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

screw in tread of nearside rear tyre

slight brake bind nearside fron t

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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X957 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X957 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 X957 BLF registered?

X957 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X957 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X957 BLF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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