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Y616 CLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,417 mi
Last recorded103,417 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY616 CLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 103,417 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 103,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 99,313 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 95,531 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 95,531 miles

Semaphore indicator arm does not retract smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,632 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,422 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 85,632 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 85,632 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,776 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 79,170 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 79,163 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 73,972 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 73,972 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 69,347 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 69,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 63,822 miles

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

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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Y616 CLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y616 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 Y616 CLA registered?

Y616 CLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y616 CLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y616 CLA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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