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X102 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,986 mi
Last recorded113,986 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX102 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,986 miles

Nearside Front Rack arm has slight play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 113,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ESP light illuminated

Nearside Front Rack arm has slight play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 109,840 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 109,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 102,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2015 102,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 95,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust box at centre shows signs of corrossion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 95,058 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust box at centre shows signs of corrossion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 91,398 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 May 2013 91,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror glass insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2012 88,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 86,583 miles

nearside door mirror glass loose

nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

screw in side of nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2011 86,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside door mirror glass loose

nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

screw in side of nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 83,724 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 83,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 81,485 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 81,485 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 76,229 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 67,711 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 67,711 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

beam patterns weak

Pass 3 Mar 2006 56,399 miles

childs seat fitted to nearside rear

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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X102 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X102 CLF, 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 X102 CLF registered?

X102 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X102 CLF safe to buy?

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