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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,397 cc

X779 GAXMOT history

X779 GAX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2023.

X779 GAX silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2024
Mileage
97,424 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X779 GAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X779 GAX was last recorded at 97,424 miles on 17 Jul 2023, 13,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2021: 84,421 miles, lower than 94,529 miles on 4 Mar 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,421 miles · 19 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
13,003 miles
Average per year
3,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,424 miles
  • 2021 – 84,421 miles
  • 2020 – 94,529 miles
  • 2019 – 83,225 miles
  • 2018 – 80,959 miles
  • 2017 – 79,278 miles
  • 2016 – 77,249 miles
  • 2015 – 74,828 miles
  • 2014 – 71,079 miles
  • 2013 – 67,472 miles
  • 2012 – 64,559 miles
  • 2011 – 61,893 miles
  • 2009 – 56,844 miles
  • 2008 – 51,088 miles
  • 2007 – 47,410 miles
  • 2006 – 40,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,424 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,424 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    97,424 miles
    Test number
    725954350170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  2. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    196365976639
    • AdvisoryAll underside of vehical covered in plastic covers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspention arm (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass84,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,421 miles
    Test number
    840991350630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    316038292606
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

  5. Pass94,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,529 miles
    Test number
    215654155622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,529 miles (+11,304)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,529 miles
    Test number
    416528895684
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,225 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,225 miles
    Test number
    574852708635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,959 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,959 miles
    Test number
    752106780970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail80,954 miles (+1,676)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,954 miles
    Test number
    956188594702
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass79,278 miles (+2,029)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,278 miles
    Test number
    107992882565
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass77,249 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,249 miles
    Test number
    888930523574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,828 miles (+3,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,828 miles
    Test number
    768999175081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass71,079 miles (+3,607)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,079 miles
    Test number
    647730754049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,472 miles (+2,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,472 miles
    Test number
    568711973085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass64,559 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,559 miles
    Test number
    396915362051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,554 miles (+2,661)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,554 miles
    Test number
    458888452091
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass61,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,893 miles
    Test number
    647080661022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,893 miles (+5,049)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,893 miles
    Test number
    208166251074
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass56,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,844 miles
    Test number
    894018209399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,844 miles (+5,756)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,844 miles
    Test number
    443517009463
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass51,088 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,088 miles
    Test number
    944253888274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,410 miles
    Test number
    101605087297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,409 miles (+6,974)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,409 miles
    Test number
    890535687270
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  24. Pass40,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,435 miles
    Test number
    573060016200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X779 GAX

Does X779 GAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X779 GAX expired on 16 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X779 GAX?
The MOT on X779 GAX expired on 16 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X779 GAX done?
X779 GAX was recorded at 97,424 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2023, an average of 3,359 miles a year.
Has X779 GAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X779 GAX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on X779 GAX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X779 GAX find?
X779 GAX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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