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X209 CLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,309 mi
Last recorded92,309 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX209 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,309 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 92,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 88,290 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,674 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 82,802 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 82,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,559 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,425 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,359 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 72,268 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 67,952 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 67,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 61,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 55,486 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 49,536 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 49,527 miles

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

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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X209 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X209 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 X209 CLH registered?

X209 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2001.

Is X209 CLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X209 CLH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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