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N300 CLC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,033 mi
Last recorded88,033 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN300 CLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 88,033 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 85,864 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,935 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 80,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 79,224 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 79,224 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,891 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 73,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 68,221 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 68,204 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 62,037 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 55,306 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 55,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 55,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

buckle in inner rim of n/s/f roadwheel

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jul 2005 45,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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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N300 CLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N300 CLC, 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 N300 CLC registered?

N300 CLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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