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X482 CBC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX482 CBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 60,604 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 60,554 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023
Pass 20 Dec 2021 60,403 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,388 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2020 60,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 59,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 59,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 59,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2018 59,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2018 59,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2017 55,449 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 55,317 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 51,954 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 51,908 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,911 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and splitting around tread edge

Fail 27 Sep 2013 38,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and splitting around tread edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,104 miles

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

Offside front subframe is starting to show signs of slight corrosion

Slight deteroiration and uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Slight deteroiration and uneven wear on offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,204 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 29,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 26,867 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,820 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,065 miles

slight splitting o/s/f wiper blade

n/s/f tyre worn near to limit

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped & cut in sidewall

o/s/f tyre splitting on walls

Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,882 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,518 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 16,518 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X482 CBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X482 CBC, 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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X482 CBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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