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A14 CFF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,984 mi
Last recorded99,984 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 CFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2019 99,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all 6 indicator bulbs becoming white

both front brake flexi hoses perished

corrosion to exhaust centre silencer

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

esp light on

o/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,648 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged exposing cords. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall cracked exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 82,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has light cracks to sidewalls

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 82,137 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting fractured (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has light cracks to sidewalls

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 76,401 miles

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)

engine management light on

Fail 25 Nov 2015 76,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,550 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 70,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,416 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 62,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,727 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 55,544 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,617 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres are cut on the inside edge but not exsposeing cords

Fail 26 Jul 2011 49,617 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres are cut on the inside edge but not exsposeing cords

Pass 10 Aug 2010 45,726 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,847 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,910 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,617 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 28,163 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 17,456 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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A14 CFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A14 CFF, 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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A14 CFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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