MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust silencer box outer corroded but not blowing
o/s + n/s front brake pipes to flexy hoses starting to corrode
slight play/wear at o/s steering track rod inner joint
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
exhaust silencer box outer corroded but not blowing
o/s + n/s front brake pipes to flexy hoses starting to corrode
slight play/wear at o/s steering track rod inner joint
brake pipes to o/s + n/s front flexy hoses - starting to corrode
exhaust centre silencer box in poor conditon (outer skin corroded) but not blowing
headlight dip/main beam switch may require attention
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
centre silencer box outer skin corroding but not blowing
front bumper front fixing loose - advise attention
centre silencer box outer skin corroding but not blowing
front bumper front fixing loose - advise attention
centre silencer box corroding on outer skin but not blowing
front brake pads wearing thin
n/s front tyre ON LIMIT NOW - advise replace
n/s front wheel rim damaged - advise attention
n/s rear tyre ON LIMIT NOW - advise replace
some brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X169 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc 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 X169 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 X169 CLF registered?
X169 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2001.
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