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X605 JRD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,527 mi
Last recorded89,527 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX605 JRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 89,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2024 85,898 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 84,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 84,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,786 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 81,582 miles

Rear Metal brake pipes advanced corrosion to both sides of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,274 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 79,001 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 77,042 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle perished rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 77,042 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle perished rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,015 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 72,879 miles

Indicator switch wear in the stalk

Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 67,476 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 67,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,107 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 67,096 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre silencer deteriorated - advise changing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,760 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,676 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 61,754 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 57,928 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,994 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,582 miles

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

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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X605 JRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X605 JRD, 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 X605 JRD registered?

X605 JRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X605 JRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X605 JRD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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