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X201 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,483 mi
Last recorded151,483 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX201 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 151,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 139,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 131,388 miles

Slight freeplay in front steering arms

Fail 24 Apr 2013 131,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Slight freeplay in front steering arms

Pass 23 Apr 2012 123,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 114,176 miles

screen scratched/front brake pads low/nearside rear tyre tread low/slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2010 102,822 miles

Engine warning light on

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SRS warning light on

Slight knock in steering felt through steering wheel

Steering rack inner joints slight play

Fail 29 Apr 2010 102,822 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine warning light on

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SRS warning light on

Slight knock in steering felt through steering wheel

Steering rack inner joints slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2009 91,793 miles

Slight knocking in steering column

near side front steering rack arm has slight play

near side rear coil spring corroded.

near side rear coil spring lower retainer corroded

off side front steering rack arm has slight play

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Apr 2009 91,792 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

--STRONG ADVISE--off side rear tyre has nail in tread

Slight knocking in steering column

near side front steering rack arm has slight play

near side rear coil spring corroded.

near side rear coil spring lower retainer corroded

off side front steering rack arm has slight play

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Apr 2008 81,505 miles

Engine overheating Engine management lamp on

Head lamp main and dip beam switch faulty (indicator switch)

near side front outer mirror glass missing

off side front steering rack arm slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2007 68,554 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated. †near side wing mirror missing. †ENGINE OVERHEATING

Fail 23 Apr 2007 68,554 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated. †near side wing mirror missing. †engine overheating===========

Pass 1 Mar 2006 52,338 miles

nail in tyre

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2006 52,338 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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X201 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X201 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 X201 CLF registered?

X201 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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