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KXX 377

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXX 377
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026
Fail 16 Jan 2026

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15t continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2025

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024
Pass 8 Sep 2022
Fail 3 Sep 2022

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021
Pass 28 Aug 2020
Fail 27 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018

Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated crack, both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security engine subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Steering column top bearing slightly worn and knocking shaft (2.2.2 (b))

wiper blade are worn

Fail 28 Aug 2018

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated crack, both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security engine subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Steering column top bearing slightly worn and knocking shaft (2.2.2 (b))

wiper blade are worn

Pass 21 Aug 2017

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded & deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

unable to read digital odometer

Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,845 miles

All 4 tyre valves are starting to crack

Front brake discs are corroded on inner fascia

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Aug 2016 24,845 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

All 4 tyre valves are starting to crack

Front brake discs are corroded on inner fascia

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,855 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2015 23,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front wipers are starting to smear

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,110 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 21,218 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 20,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,138 miles

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

osf worn outer shoulder.

osr, osf tyres cracked.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 18,138 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

osf worn outer shoulder.

osr, osf tyres cracked.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 17,481 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 17,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,651 miles

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

offside front and rear tyres (2) cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2009 15,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front and rear tyres (2) cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2008 13,103 miles

offside front tyre start to crack

Fail 12 Aug 2008 13,103 miles

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

offside front tyre start to crack

Pass 13 Aug 2007 9,499 miles

spare steel wheel/tyre fitted on nearside rear

Pass 11 Aug 2006 8,121 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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KXX 377 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 KXX 377, 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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KXX 377 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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