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X179 DGX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,551 mi
Last recorded148,551 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 DGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 148,551 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 136,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 2 Oct 2013 119,120 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 119,120 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 107,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering column lower u/j slightly noisy

Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,811 miles

noise insteering column

Fail 30 Sep 2011 98,808 miles

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

noise insteering column

Pass 26 Feb 2010 84,165 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Feb 2010 84,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Feb 2009 79,575 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,449 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 74,449 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 64,220 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 49,772 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 49,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X179 DGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X179 DGX, 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 X179 DGX registered?

X179 DGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X179 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X179 DGX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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