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X492 MBD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,223 mi
Last recorded82,223 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 MBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,223 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,832 miles

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

front number plate starting to show signs of backing

Fail 4 Jun 2007 57,378 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 57,378 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,599 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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X492 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X492 MBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X492 MBD registered?

X492 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X492 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X492 MBD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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