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X231 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,942 mi
Last recorded114,942 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 114,942 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 104,839 miles

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

abs light flickered on one occation

Fail 8 Apr 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front nearside and offside wipers slight worn

Pass 7 Apr 2011 84,074 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 84,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 76,926 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 70,404 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing

nearside and offside front tyres - tread worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyres - sidewalls perished

Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,917 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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X231 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X231 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 X231 CLF registered?

X231 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X231 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X231 CLF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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