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X361 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,780 mi
Last recorded108,780 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX361 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension leg weeping

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 97,933 miles

front brake hoses cracked

offside front outer cv boot cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2014

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/door mirror glass broben,o/s/r tyre has minnor damage to inner side wall.

n/s/f & o/s/r jacking blocks missing.

rear seats folded doen @ time of test.

Fail 20 Mar 2014

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on.

n/s/f & o/s/r jacking blocks missing.

n/s/r tyre outter side wall cracked & perrished,o/s/r/tyre outter side wall minnor damage.

rear seats folded doen @ time of test.

Pass 23 Mar 2013

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

knock in steering

n/s/f & o/s/f jacking blocks missing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,438 miles

front brake hoses perished

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Fail 26 Mar 2012 66,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake hoses perished

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,085 miles

brake pipes to both front hoses corroded

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 23 Jan 2010 56,336 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,615 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 39,490 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 36,676 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 36,676 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,833 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 32,737 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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X361 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 75%.

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 X361 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 X361 CLF registered?

X361 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X361 CLF safe to buy?

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