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X966 DLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,841 mi
Last recorded66,841 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX966 DLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 66,841 miles

both front shockers damp

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres have slight cracks

n/s/r seat belt lock cover missing

Fail 20 Jul 2024 66,827 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shockers damp

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres have slight cracks

n/s/r seat belt lock cover missing

Pass 15 May 2023 65,084 miles

both front shockers damp- change soon

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s headlight aim on limit

n/s/r seat belt latch cover missing

o/s/r tyre has slight cracks

Pass 8 Mar 2021 63,910 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 63,228 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,057 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,113 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,335 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 59,335 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,539 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,921 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,643 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,691 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,794 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,448 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,321 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 Jan 2009 40,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,909 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Jan 2007 31,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,211 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,512 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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X966 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X966 DLH, 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 X966 DLH registered?

X966 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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