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X235 CLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,054 mi
Last recorded116,054 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX235 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 116,054 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 106,939 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 106,939 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 103,555 miles

o/s n/s/r brake pipes at brake hoses showing surface rust

Pass 30 Sep 2008 97,876 miles

o/s/r tyre inner tread wearing down

Pass 5 Oct 2007 93,244 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 93,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 80,896 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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X235 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X235 CLH, 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 X235 CLH registered?

X235 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2001.

Is X235 CLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X235 CLH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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