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X181 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,231 mi
Last recorded95,231 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 95,231 miles

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))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 95,231 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,278 miles

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 ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 90,278 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 85,321 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 79,969 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,658 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,242 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 70,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,089 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 68,082 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,173 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 61,173 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,279 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 51,495 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 51,495 miles

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

slight free play in steering column

Fail 16 Jul 2008 46,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,972 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 42,772 miles

nearside plastic sill cover damaged and split

Pass 18 Feb 2006 36,777 miles

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

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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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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