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X169 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,563 mi
Last recorded97,563 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX169 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 97,563 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 97,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 93,329 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 90,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 90,292 miles

centre silencer box outer skin corroding but not blowing

front bumper front fixing loose - advise attention

Pass 16 Jan 2012 87,772 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 84,201 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,792 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 79,788 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 75,789 miles

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)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 75,787 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 73,191 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 73,191 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 72,123 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 72,123 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,923 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 53,026 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 53,026 miles

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.

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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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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