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X276 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,097 mi
Last recorded79,097 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX276 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 79,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,272 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 67,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 62,120 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 59,368 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 59,221 miles

Exhaust box corroding

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 59,221 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust box corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 58,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust starting to corrode

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,367 miles

Both registration plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Feb 2012 57,367 miles

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

Both registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,642 miles

Front registration plate starting to delaminate slightly

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,871 miles

Both registration plates showing signs of delaminating/deteriorating

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,628 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 50,611 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,905 miles

Nearside front tyre has 2mm tread remaining, and worn on outer edge, offside rear tyre has 3mm tread remaining and worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2007 42,378 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,200 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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X276 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X276 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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X276 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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