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A3 CFG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,121 mi
Last recorded63,121 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 CFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 63,121 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 76,418 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 52,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

exhaust silencer outer cover corroded but not leaking

Fail 7 Dec 2021 52,566 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,844 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 48,403 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 48,403 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,387 miles

Play in lower steering column universal joint

Pass 23 Oct 2017 46,516 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,441 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 4,457 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,340 miles

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs slightly worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,451 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,460 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,382 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 34,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres starting to crack

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,055 miles

front tyres starting to crack

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,494 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,016 miles

Front pads approx 70% worn

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,327 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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A3 CFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A3 CFG, 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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What year was A3 CFG registered?

A3 CFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is A3 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 CFG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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