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X242 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,289 mi
Last recorded71,289 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,289 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

three child seats fitted at rear

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,716 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 64,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,576 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 60,576 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,535 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 54,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 49,506 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 49,506 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,358 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 45,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 39,807 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 33,791 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 33,737 miles

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

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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X242 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X242 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X242 CLF registered?

X242 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X242 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X242 CLF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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