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H18 LJJ

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,649 mi
Last recorded97,649 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 LJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 97,649 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 93,324 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 92,696 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 92,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 83,367 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 83,367 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 73,982 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 73,982 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,256 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 61,051 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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H18 LJJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H18 LJJ, 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 H18 LJJ registered?

H18 LJJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is H18 LJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 LJJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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