2000 Mercedes A-Class 1.7L Diesel · X485 VUF
2000 Mercedes A-Class (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2000. Recorded mileage 98,868 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,868 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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X485 VUF Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2012
- 98,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X485 VUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes A-Class (X485 VUF) between February 2007 and December 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
X485 VUF Mileage History
- 13/02/200752,518 mi
- 01/11/200758,112 mi+5,594 mi
- 07/11/200758,225 mi+113 mi
- 12/11/200864,296 mi+6,071 mi
- 14/11/200971,112 mi+6,816 mi
- 23/11/201080,462 mi+9,350 mi
- 23/11/201080,462 mi
- 02/04/201290,485 mi+10,023 mi
- 14/04/201290,500 mi+15 mi
- 05/12/201298,868 mi+8,368 mi
Average of roughly 7,978 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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