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X116 CNC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,219 mi
Last recorded165,219 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX116 CNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 165,219 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 157,612 miles

Front flexi hoses perished

Centre stop light has 1 bulb not working

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

Side repeaters faded

Slight bind to n/s/f brake

Slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner bead rim

Washers poor

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r seatbelt buckle outer case missing - function ok

n/s/r wheel outer bead rim damaged

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/r brake backplate slightly damaged

o/s/r sidelight dim

Fail 14 Jan 2013 157,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Centre stop light has 1 bulb not working

Front flexi hoses perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeaters faded

Slight bind to n/s/f brake

Slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner bead rim

Washers poor

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r seatbelt buckle outer case missing - function ok

n/s/r wheel outer bead rim damaged

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/r brake backplate slightly damaged

o/s/r sidelight dim

Fail 27 Nov 2012 156,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

both front tyres getting low

n/s/r seat belt buckle has plastic case missing but still works correctly

n/s/r wheel rim damaged on limit need attention

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2012 150,972 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 141,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 141,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 130,258 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 130,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 118,725 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 104,349 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 91,908 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 73,861 miles

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

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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X116 CNC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X116 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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What year was X116 CNC registered?

X116 CNC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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