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X466 DLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,924 mi
Last recorded38,924 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX466 DLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

big dust cover the nuder neath

Fail 6 Jan 2010 38,877 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

big dust cover the nuder neath

Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,930 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,954 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 21,954 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 18,354 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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X466 DLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X466 DLK, 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 X466 DLK registered?

X466 DLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X466 DLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X466 DLK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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