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X187 CLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX187 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014

All brake pipes corroded

Engine management light indicates a fault

Engine rattling

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle had a front end damage

Would recommend tracking checked

both Front headlamps slightly loose

Fail 23 Aug 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All brake pipes corroded

Engine management light indicates a fault

Engine rattling

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle had a front end damage

both Front headlamps slightly loose

Pass 12 Aug 2013

Front impact damage

NSF damper damp

NSF steel rim buckeled

OSR tyre on 2-3mm

Slight bind to NSF wheel

front brake flexis perished

Pass 6 Aug 2012 113,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2011 96,073 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs badley scored.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,243 miles

Damage to front bumper offside

Damage to wheel rim Nearside front.

Offside rear tyre on 3mm, leaving 1.4mm of legal tread.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 77,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Damage to front bumper offside

Damage to wheel rim Nearside front.

Offside rear tyre on 3mm, leaving 1.4mm of legal tread.

Pass 21 Jul 2009

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jul 2009

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jul 2009

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

evidence of frot end damage

mile ometer not working

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front upper crossmember/body damage

o/s headlamp insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2008 55,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front upper crossmember/body damage

n/s/f brake binding

o/s headlamp insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,193 miles

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Fail 27 Jul 2007 48,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X187 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X187 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 X187 CLH registered?

X187 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X187 CLH safe to buy?

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