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X107 CLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,709 mi
Last recorded125,709 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX107 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 125,709 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 125,709 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 122,586 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 122,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 122,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 122,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 117,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front subframe corroded

offside front steering rack inner ball end has slight plaqy

plastic covers fitted, brake and fuel pipes could not be inspected properly

Pass 29 Jan 2013 117,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front subframe corroded

offside front steering rack inner ball end has slight plaqy

plastic covers fitted, brake and fuel pipes could not be inspected properly

Pass 30 Nov 2011
Fail 25 Nov 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2010 100,215 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 100,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 90,567 miles

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

unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to cover fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2009 90,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to cover fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2008 73,420 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 73,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 63,143 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 51,734 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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X107 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X107 CLH, 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 X107 CLH registered?

X107 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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