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X39 CLL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,975 mi
Last recorded66,975 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX39 CLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 66,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 66,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 66,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 59,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Feb 2022 58,962 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2021 50,302 miles

Just acceptable corrosion to N/S rear metal brake pipe.

N/S side repeater diffusion lens missing.

Under vehicle covered.

Fail 19 Feb 2021 50,302 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to failure items. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Just acceptable corrosion to N/S rear metal brake pipe.

N/S side repeater diffusion lens missing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,721 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 44,176 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 43,111 miles

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

side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance.

slight corrosion OS rear inner sill section

spare tyre is flat

vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear NS inner sill sectiom

Fail 24 Jan 2018 43,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly also noisy when turning lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre is flat

brake fluid is topped to the max/lid

grinding and knocking noise lock to lock when stationary

brake pedal sinks under load

Pass 3 Feb 2017 42,102 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 42,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,845 miles

Both front disc is lipped

Both front inner rack has play

Both front pads are 85% worn

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,990 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,201 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 39,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,349 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,468 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,679 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,156 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 31,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,474 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,235 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,797 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,605 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 21,605 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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X39 CLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 X39 CLL, 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 X39 CLL registered?

X39 CLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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