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X963 KNH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,182 mi
Last recorded102,182 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX963 KNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 102,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edge

rear exhaust bracket broke

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 96,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,981 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 90,981 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,837 miles

Exhaust system slightly rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2013 83,837 miles

Exhaust system slightly rusty

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 81,651 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 81,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,244 miles

nearside rear brake pipe coroded,offside front suspension spring platform suspect condition,front tyres worn inner edges,steering noise from colum area,floors covered.offside wiper splitting.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 63,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 63,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,059 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 58,104 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 55,565 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 50,014 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 49,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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X963 KNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol 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 X963 KNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X963 KNH registered?

X963 KNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X963 KNH safe to buy?

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