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X208 CLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,389 mi
Last recorded67,389 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX208 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 67,389 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Middle exhaust box correded.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2014 67,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine warning lamp on

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Middle exhaust box correded.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 60,233 miles

Engine Management Light On Dash.

Exhaust Silencer Starting To Corrode.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,233 miles

Engine Management Light On Dash.

Exhaust Silencer Starting To Corrode.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2012 51,384 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 20% REMAIN

Fail 17 May 2012 51,384 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 20% REMAIN

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 49,349 miles

Front tyres worn and low 3mm

Front wipers starting to deteriorate

N/S/F tyre scrubbed on the inside edge

N/S/R tyre has a nail in edge of the tread

Slight play in N/S/F track rod end

Fail 24 May 2011 49,349 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn and low 3mm

Front wipers starting to deteriorate

N/S/F tyre scrubbed on the inside edge

N/S/R tyre has a nail in edge of the tread

Slight play in N/S/F track rod end

Pass 13 May 2010 46,342 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,305 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 40,486 miles

oil leak under side of vehicle

Fail 8 May 2008 40,477 miles

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

oil leak under side of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2007 37,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2006 34,436 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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X208 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X208 CLH registered?

X208 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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