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X198 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,902 mi
Last recorded59,902 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 59,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 58,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2020 50,295 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2020 50,290 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,428 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,671 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,503 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,423 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 43,596 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 43,596 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,751 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,565 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,530 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,260 miles

both registration plates deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,529 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,684 miles

Front number plate poor condition, still able to read plate.

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate poor condition, still able to read plate.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 35,684 miles

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

Front number plate poor condition, still able to read plate.

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate poor condition, still able to read plate.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,057 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,729 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 30,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,231 miles

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

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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X198 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X198 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 X198 CLF registered?

X198 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X198 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X198 CLF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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