MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Slight freeplay in front steering arms
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
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)
screen scratched/front brake pads low/nearside rear tyre tread low/slight play in steering rack
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
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
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
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
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
rear wiper blade deteriorated. †near side wing mirror missing. †ENGINE OVERHEATING
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===========
nail in tyre
non obligatory mirror damaged
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
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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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