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J777 BLE

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,889 mi
Last recorded133,889 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 BLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 133,889 miles

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Jan 2018 133,888 miles

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

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

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2017 133,075 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2016 132,383 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking around the edge of the tread

rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2016 132,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking around the edge of the tread

rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2015 131,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box deteriorating

Fail 20 Jan 2015 131,539 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box deteriorating

exhaust centre bracket broke away

Pass 10 Jan 2014 130,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perishinmg

outer sill could not be inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 10 Jan 2014 130,643 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perishinmg

outer sill could not be inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 31 Jan 2013 130,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dipstick too long to take oil temp for emmisions

near side rear tyre starting to perish

screen is craced in bottom nearside but not affecting view

Fail 31 Jan 2013 130,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dipstick too long to take oil temp for emmisions

near side rear tyre starting to perish

screen is craced in bottom nearside but not affecting view

Pass 7 Feb 2012 129,391 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 124,916 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 124,913 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 112,887 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 112,882 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 90,601 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 90,367 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 70,481 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 70,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 56,328 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 56,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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J777 BLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J777 BLE, 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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J777 BLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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