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X232 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,306 mi
Last recorded107,306 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX232 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 107,306 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mil light on.

exhaust in poor condition but not leaking.

Fail 11 Jul 2014 107,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine mil light on.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in poor condition but not leaking.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 100,666 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust in poor condition but not leaking.

engine mil light on.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 94,353 miles

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

centre exhaust section in poor condition but not leaking.

engine mil and srs warning light on

Fail 6 Aug 2012 94,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust section in poor condition but not leaking.

engine mil and srs warning light on

Pass 4 Aug 2011 87,299 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside rear coil spring cover corroding.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 80,309 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 74,018 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 74,018 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 69,001 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 59,180 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 59,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 50,132 miles

both rear tyre's sidewall to tread badly cracket

brake warning light staying on

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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X232 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X232 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 X232 CLF registered?

X232 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X232 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X232 CLF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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