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X185 CLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,528 mi
Last recorded127,528 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 127,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Mar 2015 127,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Mar 2014 124,825 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 124,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 120,997 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 114,577 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 114,577 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 105,905 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 105,905 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 99,920 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 93,494 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 88,795 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 79,035 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 69,453 miles

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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X185 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X185 CLH, 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 X185 CLH registered?

X185 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X185 CLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X185 CLH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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