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X266 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,318 mi
Last recorded88,318 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,318 miles

engine management light on

srs light on

Fail 25 Feb 2013 88,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

srs light on

Fail 24 Feb 2012 75,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise front & rear no.lates worn-fading

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,951 miles

advise front & rear no.lates worn-fading

Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,444 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,549 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,207 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,636 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 54,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 46,492 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,764 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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X266 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X266 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 X266 CLF registered?

X266 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X266 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X266 CLF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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