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X227 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,307 mi
Last recorded68,307 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX227 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2019 68,307 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 60,894 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front sub-frame slightly corroded

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

engine management light on

outer plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2018 60,760 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front sub-frame slightly corroded

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

engine management light on

outer plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,364 miles

Nearside Front tyre is badly perished

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges

exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2017 57,364 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre is badly perished

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges

exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,546 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,076 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 47,516 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,646 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,802 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,717 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,117 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 31,745 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 31,744 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,705 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 28,704 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 24,150 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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X227 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X227 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 X227 CLF registered?

X227 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X227 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X227 CLF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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