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Y839 CLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,188 mi
Last recorded78,188 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 CLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,188 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rigid brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Rigid brake pipes corroded

front and rear under tray fitted not allowed full suspension and engine component check .

Fail 1 Oct 2020 78,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cracks and heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cracks and heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rigid brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Rigid brake pipes corroded

front and rear under tray fitted not allowed full suspension and engine component check .

Fail 19 Aug 2020 77,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corrosion

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 73,080 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 73,080 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,465 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 12 Sep 2017 70,442 miles

Offside Front tyre is perished

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,594 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Offside Front tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Fail 23 Aug 2016 69,594 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 5 Sep 2015 67,636 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 67,636 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,503 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,818 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 60,816 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,470 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,482 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,037 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,016 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,557 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,054 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 37,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,451 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 30,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 25,860 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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Y839 CLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y839 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 Y839 CLA registered?

Y839 CLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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