MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)
Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Central Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)
Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front brake hoses perished
brake pipes at rear corroded
corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
corrosion to undercarriage
damage to front bumper
front indicators & side repeaters faded
os headlamp slightly loose
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front brake hoses perished
brake pipes at rear corroded
corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
corrosion to undercarriage
damage to front bumper
front indicators & side repeaters faded
os headlamp slightly loose
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
front indicators & side repeaters faded
os wiper blade splitting
osf brake pipe corroded
osf tyre wearing on outer edge
windows not winding up, suspect need resetting
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
osf brake hose perished
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight free play in steering column
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight free play in steering column
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside plastic sill cover damaged and split
offside front wheel trim loose †all four tyres badly cracked on edge of tread not showing cords yet but need replacing asap †windscreen stone chipped
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X181 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 X181 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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X181 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 February 2001.
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