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X68 CLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,543 mi
Last recorded81,543 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX68 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,543 miles

full length plastic floor tray fitted

near side front tyre on limit, advise replaced

near side of front bumper insecure

near side rear lamp cluster cracked

near side rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

plastic over sills fitted

possible oil wetness to off side of rear axle beam?

rear number plate slightly blenished

slight wetness to near side front shock absorber, advise replaced

three parking permits in swept area

windscreen chipped

Fail 25 Oct 2010 81,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

full length plastic floor tray fitted

near side front tyre on limit, advise replaced

near side of front bumper insecure

near side rear lamp cluster cracked

near side rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

plastic over sills fitted

possible oil wetness to off side of rear axle beam?

rear number plate slightly blenished

slight wetness to near side front shock absorber, advise replaced

three parking permits in swept area

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Sep 2009 74,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 74,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,952 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 55,698 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 55,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 37,037 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,037 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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X68 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X68 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X68 CLH?

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What year was X68 CLH registered?

X68 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X68 CLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X68 CLH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X68 CLH have outstanding finance?

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