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X179 XEO

2000 Mercedes A Class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,966 mi
Last recorded66,966 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes A Class74,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 XEO
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2015 66,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 66,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,823 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 64,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,934 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,459 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 57,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,883 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,586 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 47,573 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,710 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 30,357 miles

slight play n/s/f drop link

Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,264 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 17,269 miles

front tyres cracks in edge treads

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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X179 XEO is a 2000 Mercedes A Class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 74,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X179 XEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes A Class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X179 XEO registered?

X179 XEO is a 2000 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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