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X968 KNV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,235 mi
Last recorded84,235 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,235 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,110 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 79,107 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,941 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,264 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2011 65,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2010 61,127 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 53,831 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 50,502 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 50,470 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,595 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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X968 KNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X968 KNV, 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 X968 KNV registered?

X968 KNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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