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J10 DDW

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,246 mi
Last recorded109,246 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 DDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 109,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight noise from the nsr wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2014 103,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wheel bearing noise from the nsf

Pass 17 Apr 2013 95,121 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 95,121 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 88,143 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,754 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,352 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 63,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 53,434 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 53,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,833 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 41,008 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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J10 DDW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J10 DDW, 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 J10 DDW registered?

J10 DDW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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