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ECZ 1602

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,134 mi
Last recorded52,134 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 1602
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 52,134 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 52,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2010 48,197 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,024 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,768 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 44,768 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 5,856 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,322 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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ECZ 1602 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ECZ 1602, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECZ 1602 registered?

ECZ 1602 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is ECZ 1602 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 1602 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ECZ 1602 have outstanding finance?

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