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X462 WHC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,564 mi
Last recorded88,564 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX462 WHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 88,564 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 87,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 85,901 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 83,429 miles

centre exhaust outer skin

Pass 11 Aug 2022 80,723 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

minor play detected in steering

Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust silencer deteriorated

steering colomn some play detected

Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,437 miles

near side and off side rear tyres cracking on side wall

noise on steering shaft column

Fail 16 Nov 2020 77,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

near side and off side rear tyres cracking on side wall

noise on steering shaft column

Pass 29 Nov 2019 75,608 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside / slightly affecting beam image pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 72,381 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 70,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine cover

undertrasys

Pass 1 Dec 2016 69,492 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 67,957 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Nov 2014 66,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn -offside rear slightly perished

nearside tyre sidewalls slightly scuffed

rear exhaust silencer corrodin g

Fail 20 Nov 2014 66,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn -offside rear slightly perished

nearside tyre sidewalls slightly scuffed

rear exhaust silencer corrodin g

Pass 12 Dec 2013 65,408 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight scuffing to nearside tyre sidewalls

Fail 9 Dec 2013 65,408 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight scuffing to nearside tyre sidewalls

Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,246 miles

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

drivers seat belt may chafe on seat mechanism

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2013 60,234 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

drivers seat belt may chafe on seat mechanism

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,479 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 54,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,188 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,577 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 24,883 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 24,883 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside hub cap cracked and bent

offside floor mate pushed under pedals

small digs in offside front tyre outer wall

under trays

Pass 5 Jan 2006 21,375 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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X462 WHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X462 WHC, 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 X462 WHC registered?

X462 WHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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