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X254 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,967 mi
Last recorded94,967 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX254 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2010 94,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 94,967 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,469 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 89,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/r lower spring seat rubber worn

Pass 24 Mar 2009 76,508 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,431 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 76,431 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Some smear to wipers.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 72,076 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,285 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS UNUSUAL WEAR PATTERN ON INNER PART OF TREAD.

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH ON OUTER SIDEWALL.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,696 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 63,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Gaiter split to nearside front suspension drop-link,to anti-roll bar.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 58,671 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 58,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2006 53,359 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 51,330 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 51,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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X254 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X254 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 X254 CLF registered?

X254 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X254 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X254 CLF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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