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X233 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,880 mi
Last recorded107,880 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX233 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 107,880 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit of 1.5mm also unable to see inner pad fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

slight score marks on front windscreen

steering system slightly stiff on lock to lock check

Fail 27 Apr 2019 107,880 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit of 1.5mm also unable to see inner pad fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

slight score marks on front windscreen

steering system slightly stiff on lock to lock check

Pass 16 Apr 2018 102,445 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

slight score marks in front windscreen

Fail 16 Apr 2018 102,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

heavy cracking in nearside rear tyre

slight score marks in front windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2017

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

heavy cracking in all four tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2015 93,643 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

heavy cracking in offside rear tyre

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Nov 2015 93,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

heavy cracking in offside rear tyre

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Nov 2014 90,326 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 90,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 85,758 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 81,868 miles

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

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

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

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

slight score on front windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,675 miles

ENGINE COOLING FAN DOSNT SEEM TO BE WORKING

N/S FRONT WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY BENT

REAR SPRING LOWER RUBBER SEAT MISSING N/S & O/S

Pass 19 Nov 2009 61,570 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 61,566 miles

Nearside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,675 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 46,728 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 41,287 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 41,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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X233 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X233 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 X233 CLF registered?

X233 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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