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X994 BLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,476 mi
Last recorded127,476 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX994 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 127,476 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 123,413 miles

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front and offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front brake hose perished

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear shock obsorber weaping oil

part of centre brake light not working

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 4 Aug 2015 123,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front and offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front brake hose perished

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear shock obsorber weaping oil

offside front tyre worn close to limit

part of centre brake light not working

Pass 18 Jul 2014 117,116 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 117,116 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 110,190 miles

engine light on.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,741 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 99,359 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 94,651 miles

engine light on ,

Fail 13 May 2010 92,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 80,383 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 80,383 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 73,190 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 73,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2007 67,678 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 61,196 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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X994 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X994 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 X994 BLF registered?

X994 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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