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X378 CLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,261 mi
Last recorded73,261 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX378 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 73,261 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 72,944 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriated

engine runs irraticly on idle

front subframe corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 72,464 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2013 72,426 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 72,017 miles

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

both front tyres perished

srs light on dash

Pass 7 May 2011 71,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished

corrosion on rear exhaust system

Pass 15 May 2010 70,266 miles

Air bag light is illuminated

Both front tyres perished

Offside rear tyre sligtly misshaped on inner and weaing on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2010 70,266 miles

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

Air bag light is illuminated

Both front tyres perished

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

Offside rear tyre sligtly misshaped on inner and weaing on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2009 69,660 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

air bag light is illuminated

nearside front perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre slighly mis-shaped and worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2008 68,194 miles

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

SRS lamp illuminated

Pass 25 May 2007 44,470 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,257 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 37,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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X378 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X378 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 X378 CLF registered?

X378 CLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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