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Y337 CLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,324 mi
Last recorded59,324 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY337 CLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 56,974 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 52,706 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 52,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,477 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,645 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,315 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 39,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 35,071 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight cracking to O/S/R tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2009 30,283 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 30,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,413 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,007 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 17,761 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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Y337 CLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y337 CLA, 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 Y337 CLA registered?

Y337 CLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y337 CLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y337 CLA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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