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K222 PCT

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,348 mi
Last recorded89,348 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 PCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,348 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 89,346 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2011 82,206 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 82,206 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front wheels need tracking

Pass 3 Aug 2010 77,227 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 77,227 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,213 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 70,047 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 70,047 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 67,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2006 62,393 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 62,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

T RATED TYRES FITTED==KNOCKING IN ST COLUMN==FR WISH BONE BUSHES SOFT==AC NOT VERY COLD==EMISSIONS HARD TO GET THROUGH RUNS ROUGH

Pass 27 Jun 2005 51,418 miles

SLIGHT KNOCK ON ST/COLUMN==SILL COVERS/ UNDER BODY COVERED==

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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K222 PCT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K222 PCT, 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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K222 PCT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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