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DUI 2817

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,404 mi
Last recorded64,404 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUI 2817
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,404 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,507 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,842 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 42,106 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 38,042 miles

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

dash warning lamp on

Fail 6 Nov 2009 38,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

dash warning lamp on

Pass 7 Nov 2008 33,902 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2007 29,350 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 29,350 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 26,449 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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DUI 2817 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 70,314 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 DUI 2817, 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 26 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 DUI 2817 registered?

DUI 2817 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 December 2000.

Is DUI 2817 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUI 2817 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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