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X149 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,375 mi
Last recorded94,375 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX149 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,375 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 94,056 miles

advise nearside rear tyre on limits inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2013 94,056 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise nearside rear tyre on limits inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 91,550 miles

advise nearside front tyre wear outter edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,734 miles

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

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

wiper worn

Fail 28 Nov 2011 88,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

wiper worn

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 85,936 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,936 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

e/m/l light on

Pass 8 Nov 2008 77,654 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 74,039 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 74,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 67,113 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 61,881 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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X149 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X149 CLF, 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 X149 CLF registered?

X149 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X149 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X149 CLF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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