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X959 PSS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,411 mi
Last recorded36,411 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 PSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 36,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2013 36,424 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all bush(s) and cover(S) slighlty deteriorated

all exhaust front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/steering/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,783 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,042 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill and floor covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 23 Aug 2011 34,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill and floor covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,346 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 31,346 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front tyrewall perished and nail in tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,680 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,984 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 21,905 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 17,421 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,737 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 12,533 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 7,959 miles

engine managment light staying on

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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X959 PSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X959 PSS, 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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X959 PSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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