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X179 RDN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,989 mi
Last recorded63,989 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,989 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 54,414 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,414 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,965 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,270 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,270 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 31,746 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 24,736 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 14,395 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 13,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2005 13,204 miles

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

O\S\F TYRE 2.5MM OUTER EDGE

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 RDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RDN, 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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How do I check the history of X179 RDN?

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What year was X179 RDN registered?

X179 RDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X179 RDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X179 RDN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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