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X139 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,542 mi
Last recorded99,542 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX139 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 99,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened under radiator (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill undercovers on drain hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle

engine mount bushes play

headlamps misted

steering column u/j play-knocking

Fail 28 Jan 2019 99,538 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills under covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened under radiator (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill undercovers on drain hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle

engine mount bushes play

headlamps misted

steering column u/j play-knocking

Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,760 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened under radiator bracket (2.4.G.1)

corrosion underside vehicle

rear brake effort low

steering column uj play/kncok

Fail 2 Feb 2018 95,755 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened under radiator bracket (2.4.G.1)

corrosion underside vehicle

rear brake effort low

steering column uj play/kncok

Pass 25 May 2016 93,309 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall

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

main silencer rusty

slight wear in steering colum to bush

Fail 20 May 2016 93,243 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle disc distorion (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall

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

main silencer rusty

slight wear in steering colum to bush

Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,863 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 84,821 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,384 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 77,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box slightly rustry around exhaust hanger

slight play nearside front track rod end

Fail 17 Jun 2013 72,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box slightly rustry around exhaust hanger

slight play nearside front track rod end

Pass 6 Dec 2011 69,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FLOOR AND COVER SILLS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 66,457 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,347 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 63,347 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 60,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Nov 2007 55,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 55,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 47,776 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 40,726 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 40,698 miles

Nearside 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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X139 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X139 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 X139 CLF registered?

X139 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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