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X324 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,429 mi
Last recorded78,429 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX324 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 78,429 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/ FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S & N/S REAR SILL ENDS

DEEP SPLITS IN O/S & N/S FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES

Fail 1 Aug 2017 78,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/ FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S & N/S REAR SILL ENDS

DEEP SPLITS IN O/S & N/S FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES

Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,574 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S & N/S REAR SILL ENDS

DEEP SPLITS IN O/S & N/S FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES

O/S FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,659 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,218 miles

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

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

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 3 Jan 2013 65,218 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 23 Dec 2011 58,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside steering tie-rod has slight play

Offside upper strut support slightly rough in operation

Fail 22 Dec 2011 58,050 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside steering tie-rod has slight play

Offside upper strut support slightly rough in operation

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,093 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 52,093 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 45,038 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 45,038 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

o/s/r spring lower locating cup missing.

Fail 9 Jan 2009 38,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,368 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 30,687 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 22,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 22,999 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 18,436 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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X324 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X324 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 X324 CLF registered?

X324 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X324 CLF safe to buy?

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