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W964 WDM

2000 Mercedes A Class

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,058 mi
Last recorded146,058 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes A Class74,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW964 WDM
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 146,058 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 135,445 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 135,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine noisy and oil level high

Pass 18 May 2011 127,958 miles

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Unable to check sills correctly due to side skirts fitted

both front seatbelts slightly frayed on edges

both front wiper blades split

Fail 17 May 2011 127,958 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Slight dampness to offside rear shock absorber

Unable to check sills correctly due to side skirts fitted

both front seatbelts slightly frayed on edges

both front wiper blades split

Pass 18 May 2010 119,946 miles

Both front tyres perisshed and on limit on edges

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 May 2010 119,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres perisshed and on limit on edges

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2009 111,733 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 111,732 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2008 109,450 miles

rear brakes pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2007 96,589 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2006 80,675 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 80,675 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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W964 WDM is a 2000 Mercedes A Class in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 74,062 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 A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W964 WDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes A Class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W964 WDM is a 2000 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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