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X983 BLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,600 mi
Last recorded128,600 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 128,600 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 30 May 2014 13,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 28 May 2013 111,761 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 109,261 miles

Nearside front wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear sping holder deteriorated

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside front wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

Offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 3 May 2011 109,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear sping holder deteriorated

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre outer edge close to 1.6mm limit

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2010 102,824 miles

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing but working

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 2 May 2009 98,356 miles

anti roll bar links slightly knocking

inner edge offside front tyre

nearside rear belt stork cover mssing

nearside rear tyre on limits and cut in tread

offside rear coil spring bottom cup rusty

offside rear rim slightly distorted

Fail 2 May 2009 98,356 miles

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

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

anti roll bar links slightly knocking

inner edge offside front tyre

nearside rear belt stork cover mssing

nearside rear tyre on limits and cut in tread

offside rear coil spring bottom cup rusty

offside rear rim slightly distorted

Pass 29 Apr 2008 92,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 86,562 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 86,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 78,245 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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X983 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X983 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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X983 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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