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X194 CLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,435 mi
Last recorded101,435 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX194 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 101,435 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside pipes to front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks in tread

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside pipes from rear flexi hoses to rear back plates (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 101,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on sidewall down to plys (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside pipes to front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks in tread

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside pipes from rear flexi hoses to rear back plates (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2017 99,091 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both into hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre box heavily corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2017

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both into hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre box heavily corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch upto flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch upto flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 95,685 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch upto flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch upto flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 92,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s outer tyres worn

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 92,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s outer tyres worn

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 88,256 miles

rear of nsf disc badly corroded

rear of osf disc badly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 88,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear of nsf disc badly corroded

rear of osf disc badly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2012 84,413 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,707 miles

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

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

advise front wipers split clearing screen ok

o/s/front mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,435 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 74,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 67,886 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade split/smearing

Fail 7 Feb 2009 67,886 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split/smearing

Pass 26 Jan 2008 60,420 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 60,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,186 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 54,174 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 47,201 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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X194 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X194 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 X194 CLH registered?

X194 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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