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X993 PCX

2000 Mercedes A140 Classic

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,588 mi
Last recorded51,588 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes A140 Classic61,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX993 PCX
MakeMercedes
ModelA140 Classic
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 51,588 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 51,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 45,993 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 45,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,899 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 38,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes A140 Classic?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,629
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Stop lamp not working 20
coil spring incomplete 20
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X993 PCX is a 2000 Mercedes A140 Classic in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes A140 Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 61,337 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 A140 Classic fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X993 PCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A140 Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes A140 Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X993 PCX registered?

X993 PCX is a 2000 Mercedes A140 Classic, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X993 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X993 PCX shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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