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X359 DDA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 DDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018

both front side windows tinted.

Fail 24 Sep 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front side windows tinted.

Pass 26 Aug 2017

Engine management light on

Front Both side windows tinted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection too underside of vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine management light on

Front Both side windows tinted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection too underside of vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016

both front side windows tinted

engine managment warning lamp on

off side head lamp has poor beam image

Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,422 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades poor,but unlikely to obscure vision of driver

nsf tyre has cuts to sidewall but not deep enough to reach cunstruction or cords

Fail 26 Jun 2014 67,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,080 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front side windows tinted

both front tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 20 Jun 2013

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

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

both front side windows tinted

both front tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,000 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no mileage display

Fail 24 Jun 2011

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no mileage display

Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,517 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 40,517 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/F STRUT TOP BEARING WORN,NOISEY OPERATION.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,565 miles

Mileage not clear

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

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

Passenger blade split

Unable to carry out full under body inspection due to plastic under tray

Fail 26 Jun 2009 34,565 miles

Mileage not clear

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger blade split

Unable to carry out full under body inspection due to plastic under tray

Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2007 29,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,919 miles

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

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

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 20,350 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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X359 DDA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X359 DDA, 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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X359 DDA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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