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X492 UNW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,475 mi
Last recorded48,475 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 UNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 48,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2024 45,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,176 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 41,129 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 40,447 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,106 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 34,991 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate deteriorating

little bit of free play at steering wheel

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2014 30,152 miles

could not fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to undertrays being fitted

middle/back box deteriorating

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

n/s/r alloy damaged on inner rim

rear number plate deteriorating

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 19 Nov 2013 26,420 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 22,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front shockers starting to corrode

centre exhaust box corroding

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 29 Nov 2012 22,370 miles

both front shockers starting to corrode

centre exhaust box corroding

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 19 Dec 2011 20,179 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 18,000 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Dec 2009 17,998 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2008 15,411 miles

corrosion/wear on front brake discs

slight cracking to rear tyres

Fail 18 Dec 2008 15,408 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion/wear on front brake discs

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 20 Dec 2007 12,840 miles

slight corrosion on front brake disc inner faces

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 18 Jan 2007 11,446 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

slight corrosion to inner face of front brake discs

Pass 10 Jan 2006 9,162 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 UNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UNW, 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 X492 UNW registered?

X492 UNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X492 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X492 UNW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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