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X198 DMC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,910 mi
Last recorded147,910 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 147,910 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 144,885 miles

under carriage surface rust sills and under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 141,145 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 136,499 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 132,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 126,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 121,858 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 121,858 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 117,397 miles

both rear subframe to body rubber mounts showing signs of deteriation.slight movement in bushes.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 117,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear subframe to body rubber mounts showing signs of deteriation.slight movement in bushes.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 114,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 114,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 111,720 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 111,713 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 107,652 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 105,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2010 101,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 101,964 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 95,541 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 95,528 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2008 76,371 miles

child seat fitted in rear

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 30 Oct 2007 74,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front flexable brake hose protective cover damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2007 67,362 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 59,008 miles

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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X198 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X198 DMC, 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 X198 DMC registered?

X198 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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