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X231 CLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,515 mi
Last recorded110,515 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2014 110,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside front wing and door damaged

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2013 101,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 91,402 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 91,402 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 64,776 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 64,774 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,631 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,456 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 59,456 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,455 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 126,947 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 42,409 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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X231 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X231 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 X231 CLH registered?

X231 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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