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X502 DRD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,215 mi
Last recorded123,215 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX502 DRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 123,215 miles

Nearside Front tie bar slight play in ball joint

Offside Front tie bar slight play in ball joint

Pass 14 Dec 2015 120,570 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 118,141 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 115,169 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 111,421 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 106,317 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 101,222 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 96,048 miles

front tyres bald on edges

Fail 15 Jan 2010 96,048 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2009 90,191 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 90,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 83,496 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 76,260 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 69,723 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 69,486 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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X502 DRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X502 DRD, 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 X502 DRD registered?

X502 DRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X502 DRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X502 DRD shows 15 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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