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X212 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,292 mi
Last recorded67,292 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX212 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 67,292 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 59,404 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 57,857 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 57,855 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams Main beam on All he time switch broken (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2020 56,628 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 56,628 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 55,320 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 53,573 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 52,261 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 50,882 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 49,794 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 49,484 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 47,342 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,897 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 42,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,877 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 37,229 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 37,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 34,918 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 34,918 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,880 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 28,746 miles

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

off side rear tyre persihing

Pass 3 Aug 2005 28,746 miles

off side rear tyre persihing

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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X212 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X212 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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How do I check the history of X212 CLF?

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What year was X212 CLF registered?

X212 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X212 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X212 CLF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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