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J400 GSB

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,441 mi
Last recorded141,441 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 GSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 141,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 130,449 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 132,175 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 127,909 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 122,578 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 114,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 108,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 108,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre just in limits.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 103,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

head light patterns

rack arms

Fail 27 Oct 2010 103,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

head light patterns

rack arms

Pass 9 Oct 2009 98,704 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 98,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 94,872 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 94,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 89,113 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 83,262 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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J400 GSB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J400 GSB, 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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J400 GSB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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