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X254 CNU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,002 mi
Last recorded134,002 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX254 CNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2020 134,002 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 carbon monoxide content at 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant light on

engine over heating

parking brake has travel

rear brake effort slightly low

Pass 14 Feb 2019 127,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 127,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 122,598 miles

Rear n/s and o/s brake pipes corroding

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2018 122,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear n/s and o/s brake pipes corroding

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2017 115,593 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2017 115,593 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2016 104,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear exhaust box rusting

Steering system slightly rough Suspect steering universal joint (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 104,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear exhaust box rusting

Steering system slightly rough Suspect steering universal joint (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,200 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 94,159 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 84,461 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 75,104 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 67,270 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 67,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 59,976 miles

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

noise from steering wheel

Fail 28 Jan 2011 59,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

noise from steering wheel

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,071 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 52,071 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,050 miles

nearside front flexi brake hose shroud split

slight knock from steering

Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,468 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 28,089 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,634 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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X254 CNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X254 CNU, 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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X254 CNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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