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K40 THK

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,489 mi
Last recorded94,489 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 THK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2010 94,489 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 86,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 76,202 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 75,117 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear seatbelt stalk plastic cover missing

Pass 18 Jan 2007 75,117 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear seatbelt stalk plastic cover missing

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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K40 THK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K40 THK, 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 K40 THK registered?

K40 THK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is K40 THK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 THK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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