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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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
slight play in both ends of steering rack
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
slight play in steering rack both sides
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
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
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
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.
both front tyres cracking on outer wall and along tread depth within the limit.
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
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)
slight cut on offside front outer tyre wall
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is X197 CLF safe to buy?
The MOT history for X197 CLF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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