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Y631 CLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,721 mi
Last recorded60,721 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 CLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 60,721 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 60,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 59,855 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 59,840 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,192 miles

Gearbox noisey on over run.

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 58,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Gearbox noisey on over run.

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 53,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,144 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,461 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

faulty tyre in spare cords showing.

front discs slighty lipped/worn

rear discs slightly pitted on face not to excess.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 45,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

faulty tyre in spare cords showing.

front discs slighty lipped/worn

rear discs slightly pitted on face not to excess.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 44,771 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

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

wipers poor

Fail 4 Sep 2010 44,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

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

wipers poor

Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,830 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2008 8,926 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,531 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 22,261 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y631 CLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y631 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 Y631 CLA registered?

Y631 CLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 August 2001.

Is Y631 CLA safe to buy?

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