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X203 CLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,354 mi
Last recorded105,354 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX203 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 105,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 105,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 99,461 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 99,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 93,110 miles

Bit of steering play

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 92,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear lamp cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 86,558 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 86,558 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 80,646 miles

Accident damage evident to offside front lower wishbone mounting point

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 80,646 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Accident damage evident to offside front lower wishbone mounting point

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 69,015 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall (no cords showing)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 68,879 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall (no cords showing)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 59,925 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 59,925 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,005 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 47,675 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,328 miles

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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X203 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X203 CLH, 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 X203 CLH registered?

X203 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X203 CLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X203 CLH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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