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X317 CLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX317 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

age related surface rust underneath

exhaust back box rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2022

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

age related surface rust underneath

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2021
Pass 10 Jul 2019 50,735 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 50,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Obligatory mirror missing glass (3.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,711 miles

E,M,Light on

Pass 26 Nov 2016 49,480 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Nov 2016 49,480 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2015 46,457 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 37,857 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 37,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,618 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,515 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyres starting to crack on side wall/edge of tread

Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,875 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 22,333 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 20,100 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,876 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 16,279 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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X317 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X317 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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X317 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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