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K44 ELB

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,323 mi
Last recorded119,323 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 119,323 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine noisy

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

rear brakes noisy /squealing

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2016 119,209 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine noisy

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

rear brakes noisy /squealing

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2015 113,098 miles

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2014 107,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has a flat spot

Fail 11 Dec 2014 107,471 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has a flat spot

Pass 10 Feb 2014 102,996 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

serface corrotion to front sub frame

Fail 6 Feb 2014 102,908 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

serface corrotion to front sub frame

Pass 31 Jan 2013 98,192 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside headlight high

nearside rear spring pig tail broken

offside nos plate light dim

Pass 24 Jan 2012 94,215 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 93,125 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2010 87,577 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 87,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 78,847 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 78,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 69,219 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 60,136 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 60,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 48,684 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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K44 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K44 ELB, 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 K44 ELB registered?

K44 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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