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X197 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

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

RegistrationX197 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025
Fail 11 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 96,432 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 96,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 91,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner and outer both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 91,629 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner and outer both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 85,568 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 79,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear perished misshaped. (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Sep 2021 79,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear perished misshaped. (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,497 miles

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,197 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

play in steering rack both sides

small split in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,806 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 14 Sep 2017 56,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,653 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 49,596 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,317 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

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

plastic covers underside of vehicle obstructing full check of components

Pass 27 Sep 2014 39,008 miles

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

both front tyres badly perished/cracks on outer wall and along treads within the limit.

both front wiper blades smearing within the limit.

Pass 21 Dec 2013 36,831 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer wall and along tread depth within the limit.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,911 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 31,438 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 31,438 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2010 29,707 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 26,309 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,550 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 21,271 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 21,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 19,123 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 15,611 miles

slight cut on offside front outer tyre wall

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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X197 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X197 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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What year was X197 CLF registered?

X197 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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