CarVerify

Free Car Check

X179 EBY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,336 mi
Last recorded24,336 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 EBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 24,336 miles

Both offside & nearside windscreen washers partially blocked

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall & shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective sleeve split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 2 Aug 2022 24,332 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated upper protective sleeve split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded & deteriorated

Spare tyre defective appears under inflated ()

offside & nearside windscreen washers partially blocked

Pass 10 Aug 2021 24,300 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

offside & nearside windscreen washers partially blocked

Pass 17 Aug 2020 24,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

windscreen washers partially blocked

Pass 26 Jul 2019 24,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jul 2019 24,242 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury damaged registration plate has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 20 Aug 2018 24,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 20 Aug 2018 24,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps started working during test, suspect deteriorated bulb or connection (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2017 24,121 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2016 23,767 miles

Both nearside tyres have sidewall damage

Front brake discs are corroded on inner fascia

Front reg plate cracked and damaged

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2015 23,640 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear

Nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Rear wiper blad is split

Pass 23 Jun 2014 23,339 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,819 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre slight cut outer bead

Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,627 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 22,627 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

nsf tyre - worn outer shoulder.

Pass 25 May 2011 21,624 miles

engine menagment light - flashing.

front numberplate - cracked.

Fail 25 May 2011 21,624 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

engine menagment light - flashing.

front numberplate - cracked.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 21,344 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,298 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,307 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 19,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 18,430 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,018 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 16,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X179 EBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X179 EBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X179 EBY?

You can check the full history of X179 EBY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X179 EBY registered?

X179 EBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X179 EBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X179 EBY shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X179 EBY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X179 EBY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.