MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,020 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n/s size is 195/50r15 o/s size is 185/55r15 (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle outer casing is mising (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
engine temp warning light is on
unable to open bonnet
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
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)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all tyres new
both front flexable brake hoses perished
both number plates poor
central seat belt buckle damaged
exhaust rusty
f/n/s wheel damaged at inner rim
front discs worn
r/o/s lamp damaged
slight wear noted in rack dive
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
both front flexable brake hoses perished
both number plates poor
central seat belt buckle damaged
exhaust rusty
f/n/s tyre screw in tread unrepairable
f/n/s wheel damaged at inner rim
front discs worn
r/o/s lamp damaged
slight wear noted in rack dive
F/O/S TYRE BADLY SPLITTING AT INNER WALL !!
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
both front flexable brake hoses perished
front and rear number plates poor
something in f/o/s tyre ?
BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED AND POOR
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear tyres perished,r/o/s poor in tread
r/o/s lamp damaged
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X208 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 X208 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 X208 CLF registered?
X208 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 February 2001.
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