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X199 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,519 mi
Last recorded124,519 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX199 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 124,519 miles

Front brake pads close to legal limit

Rear both brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 116,421 miles

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

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2013 110,797 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 110,729 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2012 104,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2011 100,898 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 100,898 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2010 98,913 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 92,790 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 80,971 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 66,282 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 49,806 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005
Fail 22 Nov 2005 49,214 miles

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

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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X199 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X199 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 X199 CLF registered?

X199 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X199 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X199 CLF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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