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X54 CLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,104 mi
Last recorded117,104 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX54 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 117,104 miles

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

front & rear suspension components slight corrosion

nearside & offside rear inner sills on underside slight corrosion

rear silencer slight deterioation

undertrays fitted to underside

Pass 2 Jun 2016 112,353 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside & offside front brake discs slight pitting

rear silencer slight deterioation

Pass 1 May 2015 106,415 miles

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

front & rear suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 7 May 2014 101,417 miles

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

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

rear suspension subframe rusted

Fail 10 May 2013 95,709 miles

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

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

front & rear suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 10 May 2013 95,709 miles

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

front & rear suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2011 81,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight tightness in nearside & offside front suspension leg top bearings

Pass 21 May 2010 69,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear suspension carrier slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,267 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 61,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,229 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,665 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,230 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 40,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 40,112 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 40,110 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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X54 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X54 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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X54 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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