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X42 DLA

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,404 mi
Last recorded64,404 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 DLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 64,404 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 May 2011 64,404 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,265 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 48,839 miles

Knock in steering column

Fail 24 Apr 2009 48,835 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Knock in steering column

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,475 miles

front brake disc in poor condition

knock in steering column

Fail 17 Apr 2008 41,475 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake disc in poor condition

knock in steering column

Pass 25 Apr 2007 35,773 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 35,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2006 28,970 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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X42 DLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 70,314 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 X42 DLA, 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 26 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 X42 DLA registered?

X42 DLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X42 DLA safe to buy?

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