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K7 MDX

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,590 mi
Last recorded117,590 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 MDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 117,590 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 117,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear and center rear seatbelt receiver castings damaged but not effecting the operation of the locking mechanism

Pass 13 Nov 2010 108,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 98,691 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 98,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 88,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 88,995 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 77,699 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt cover missing

slight knock on steering no play

Fail 7 Dec 2007 77,699 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/r seat belt cover missing

slight knock on steering no play

Pass 6 Dec 2006 63,690 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 55,939 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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K7 MDX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K7 MDX, 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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K7 MDX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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