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X988 BLL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,502 mi
Last recorded114,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 BLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 114,502 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 111,687 miles

rear no plate slightly dirty

Pass 12 Jan 2013 108,997 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 100,948 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 90,553 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear no plate slightly dirty

Pass 30 Dec 2009 80,273 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 70,475 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 60,090 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,573 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 48,573 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 37,087 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 37,087 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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X988 BLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X988 BLL, 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 X988 BLL registered?

X988 BLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X988 BLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X988 BLL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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