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X247 CLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,093 mi
Last recorded104,093 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX247 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,093 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 104,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 99,370 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 97,123 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 93,990 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 91,439 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 88,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,333 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 79,141 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 79,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,417 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 65,853 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

slight play near side steering rack end

Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,395 miles

slight play near side inner rack ball joint

Pass 11 Jan 2008 49,140 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid level below min on idle

Pass 12 Jan 2007 43,030 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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X247 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X247 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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X247 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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