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X49 AOO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,959 mi
Last recorded50,959 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 AOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,959 miles

Body corroded various places.

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded.(At flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and peeling off.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,313 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded.

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished and splitting. Strong Advise.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem perished and split. Strong Advise. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,095 miles

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

exhaust silencer deteriorated.

front number plate damaged.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 47,381 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking.

front number plate damaged.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 47,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking.

front number plate damaged.

Fail 28 Oct 2014 45,627 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine damp with oil

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

n/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm and slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,627 miles

Engine damp with oil

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

n/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm and slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,626 miles

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

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,628 miles

BAS esp light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box slightly deteriorated.

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm

Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,324 miles

BAS ESP light on.

Exhaust centre box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 34,294 miles

BAS-ESP light comes on, but exstinguishes when vehicle started.

O/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,977 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 30,977 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,205 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,715 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,745 miles

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

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

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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X49 AOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X49 AOO, 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 X49 AOO registered?

X49 AOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X49 AOO safe to buy?

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