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X493 PLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,488 mi
Last recorded70,488 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 PLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,488 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 70,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2019 68,773 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 68,773 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 65,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 63,955 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 63,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 61,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 61,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,356 miles

gear lever slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2015 59,356 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

gear lever slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 57,730 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2014 57,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,536 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,049 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 49,724 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,724 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,268 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,412 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 92,958 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 92,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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X493 PLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X493 PLD, 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 X493 PLD registered?

X493 PLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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