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X502 EAM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,651 mi
Last recorded106,651 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX502 EAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 106,651 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust system bracket deteriated but still still secure

o/a/s brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit (edge wearing)

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

slight front brake judder

Fail 27 Nov 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust system bracket deteriated but still still secure

o/a/s brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit (edge wearing)

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

slight front brake judder

Fail 28 Nov 2011

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

both front tie rods have play

n/s/f track rod end has play

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r spring seating rubber missing

oil leak

rear reg plate deliminated but visible

Pass 28 Nov 2011

both front tie rods have play

n/s/f track rod end has play

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r spring seating rubber missing

oil leak

rear reg plate deliminated but visible

Pass 24 Nov 2010 96,528 miles

airbag light on dash

brake pedal slightly spongey

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

oil lleak

play in steering rack

slight play in both front anti roll bar liks

unable to check outer sills due to covers

unable to check under vehicle properly due to covers

Fail 18 Nov 2010 96,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

airbag light on dash

brake pedal slightly spongey

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

oil lleak

play in steering rack

unable to check outer sills due to covers

unable to check under vehicle properly due to covers

Fail 28 Nov 2009 90,696 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all under vehicle covered by covers unable to check under vehuicle components properley

both rear indicators and offside front indcator discoloured slightly will need to be changed soon

coil springs corroded

drivers seat belt frayed slightly

exhaust system cororded

front brakes slightly juddering

offside number plate lamp dim slightly

pedal slightly soft

rear and front nuber plates deteriated slightly will need to be changed soon

sills covered by covers unable to check properley

srs light on

steering rack has slight play in it

Pass 28 Nov 2009 90,696 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all under vehicle covered by covers unable to check under vehuicle components properley

both rear indicators and offside front indcator discoloured slightly will need to be changed soon

coil springs corroded

drivers seat belt frayed slightly

exhaust system cororded

front brakes slightly juddering

offside number plate lamp dim slightly

pedal slightly soft

rear and front nuber plates deteriated slightly will need to be changed soon

sills covered by covers unable to check properley

srs light on

steering rack has slight play in it

Pass 29 Nov 2008 85,391 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 85,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 76,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 76,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 EAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X502 EAM, 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 EAM registered?

X502 EAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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