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X177 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,882 mi
Last recorded79,882 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX177 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 79,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,264 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,793 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,114 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 60,114 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,278 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 48,267 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 41,794 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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X177 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X177 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 X177 CLF registered?

X177 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X177 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X177 CLF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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