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X103 CNC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,019 mi
Last recorded101,019 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX103 CNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 101,019 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 101,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,909 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 97,903 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 96,836 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 96,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 May 2013 94,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 94,593 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,623 miles

Coolant leak

Damage to underside of vehicle

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust mount broken exhaust supported on remaining mounts

Fail 15 May 2012 89,492 miles

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

Coolant leak

Damage to underside of vehicle and undertrays

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear most exhuast mount broken exhaust supported on remaining mounts

Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,768 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,387 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cut to outer wall

nail in n/s/r tyre also slightly out of shape

o/s/f tyre worn slightly out of shape

o/s/r tyre worn slightly out of shape and close to limit

Pass 5 Jun 2009 65,479 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,451 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 52,461 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 52,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads 70% worn

rear washer not working

Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,866 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 44,866 miles

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

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

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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X103 CNC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X103 CNC, 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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X103 CNC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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