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Y96 KNT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,745 mi
Last recorded27,745 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 KNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 27,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 26,463 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 26,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 26,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 25,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 25,653 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 24,356 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 23,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 20,974 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 18,899 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 18,899 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 17,059 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 17,056 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 15,038 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 12,995 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 11,864 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 11,501 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,455 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 9,987 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 8,410 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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Y96 KNT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y96 KNT, 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 Y96 KNT registered?

Y96 KNT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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