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X974 DLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,214 mi
Last recorded70,214 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 DLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 70,214 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 70,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 69,299 miles

Both front tyre's cracking on tread edge.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear n/s very close outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,577 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,368 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front tyres perishing 195/50/15

Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,380 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,933 miles

Nearside Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 61,448 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,812 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 57,810 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,359 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 55,358 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,170 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 50,170 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,413 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,951 miles

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)

headlight dipswitch defective

Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,161 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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X974 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X974 DLH, 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 X974 DLH registered?

X974 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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