2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · X181 CRD
2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 128,731 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X181 CRD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/11/2022
- 128,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X181 CRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (X181 CRD) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
X181 CRD Mileage History
- 08/11/2021114,522 mi
- 18/11/2021114,522 mi
- 17/11/2022128,731 mi+14,209 mi
Average of roughly 13,870 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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