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X52 CLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,124 mi
Last recorded130,124 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX52 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2018 130,124 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened general replacement required not repair (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mark yellow (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

EML warning lamp illuminated

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 128,801 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 128,801 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 127,540 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 125,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 122,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2013 116,368 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 106,475 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 96,024 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 86,151 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 80,715 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front brake discs discolured and rusty

both front brake hoses perished and cracking

both n/s outer door handles sticking

Pass 5 Feb 2008 73,207 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 73,038 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2007 63,132 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 52,800 miles

front brakes have imbalance to n/s

n/s rear brake binding

unable to check rear seat belts as rear seats not fitted

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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X52 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X52 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 X52 CLH registered?

X52 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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