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K55 RCS

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 RCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017
Pass 9 Jun 2016
Pass 19 Jun 2015 39,563 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 39,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,550 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 38,550 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,463 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 36,421 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,339 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 35,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010
Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,894 miles

sill covers fitted

undercovers fitted

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,278 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 30,278 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,982 miles

advises as previous test

Fail 26 Jun 2006 28,982 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

oil leak

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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K55 RCS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K55 RCS, 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 K55 RCS registered?

K55 RCS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is K55 RCS safe to buy?

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