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N3 CAC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,101 mi
Last recorded108,101 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 CAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 108,101 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 108,101 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 103,475 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 103,475 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 100,519 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 98,142 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread and inner edges worn

engine warning light on

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 16 Oct 2010 94,965 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2009 94,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

boyh rear tyres slightliy out of shape

front disc corried

rear disc corried

Pass 5 Aug 2008 92,432 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 83,314 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 68,452 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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N3 CAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 N3 CAC, 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 N3 CAC registered?

N3 CAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is N3 CAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 CAC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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