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X247 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,644 mi
Last recorded90,644 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX247 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 90,644 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

play in steering rack inner joint

tested in wet condition

Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,488 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,878 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,972 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,836 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 76,593 miles

nsf tyre has weather cracks

osf tyre has weather cracks

Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,174 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,018 miles

eml warning lamp on

nearside rear tyre slight sidwall damage

Pass 15 Jun 2009 65,690 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres deteriorated

offside front brake pads worn very close to limit

windscreen scratched on surface

Fail 15 Jun 2009 65,690 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres deteriorated

offside front brake pads worn very close to limit

windscreen scratched on surface

Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,676 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,410 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 48,396 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,411 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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X247 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X247 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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X247 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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