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GAF 312V

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,337 mi
Last recorded156,337 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAF 312V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2014 156,337 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front steering rack arms have slight play

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering is slightly stiff at the steering wheel but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Mar 2013 145,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear n/s radius arm bearing has signs of wear but not above limit

srs light is illuminated all the time

Fail 15 Mar 2013 145,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear n/s radius arm bearing has signs of wear but not above limit

srs light is illuminated all the time

Pass 1 Mar 2012 140,676 miles

advise bonnet latch requires attention not locking properly.

advise exhaust corroded.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 140,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

advise bonnet latch requires attention not locking properly.

advise exhaust corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 135,492 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 135,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 123,583 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 112,219 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear seat belt stalk cassing missing

Fail 28 Jan 2009 112,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear seat belt stalk cassing missing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 99,130 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 86,317 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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GAF 312V is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GAF 312V, 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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GAF 312V is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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