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Y432 CLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,525 mi
Last recorded83,525 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY432 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,525 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,309 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,795 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 78,795 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,796 miles

Exhaust is heavily corroded.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,855 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 71,352 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 71,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F Tyre - Cut in Sidewall, Not Showing Cord

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 69,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,004 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,460 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 65,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 59,658 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,658 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 54,654 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,654 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,169 miles

O/S/F Brake Hose Starting To Perish.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 36,689 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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Y432 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y432 CLJ, 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 Y432 CLJ registered?

Y432 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y432 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y432 CLJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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