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X242 CLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,633 mi
Last recorded98,633 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,633 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 98,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed caused by exposed metal part of seat (5.2.2b)

both front disc's rusty on edges

Nearside Front shock has no dumping effect

Offside Front shock has no dumping effect

Fail 1 Feb 2018 95,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed caused by exposed metal part of seat (5.2.2b)

both front disc's rusty on edges

Nearside Front shock has no dumping effect

Offside Front shock has no dumping effect

Pass 13 Jan 2017 91,724 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers

Fail 13 Jan 2017 91,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers

Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre perished and wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 23 Jan 2015 88,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrosion starting in offside rear inner bodysill

nearside rear tyre has a slight bulge in inner wall

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2015 88,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion starting in offside rear inner bodysill

nearside rear tyre has a slight bulge in inner wall

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 3 Feb 2014 86,371 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 86,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,937 miles

slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,270 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Plsatic trim fitted to outer sills and majority of the underside of the vehicle. Unable to fully inspect perscribed areas/componants.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 75,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Plsatic trim fitted to outer sills and majority of the underside of the vehicle. Unable to fully inspect perscribed areas/componants.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 60,879 miles

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

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

internal headlight adjuster not working

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,684 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,932 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 46,932 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear no plate staring to delamenate slighty still readable

Pass 21 Jan 2008 44,829 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,171 miles

2x child seats in rear preventing inspection of seat belts

Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,654 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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X242 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X242 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 X242 CLH registered?

X242 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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