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K50 ALB

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

58,863 mi
Last recorded58,863 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 ALB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 58,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 58,508 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 58,340 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,202 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and split

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn resulting in slight movement

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn resulting in slight movement

four tyres DOT code 2009

Pass 15 Nov 2021 58,062 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 57,899 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 57,899 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 57,747 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,578 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 57,420 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 57,280 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 57,109 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 56,975 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,854 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 56,715 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,856 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 51,501 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,975 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,871 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 45,871 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 42,115 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 37,394 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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K50 ALB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 K50 ALB, 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 K50 ALB registered?

K50 ALB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is K50 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K50 ALB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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