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A14 OTM

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,507 mi
Last recorded81,507 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 OTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 81,507 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses age cracking

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2011 10,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,191 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 52,305 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,305 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,664 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 49,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,055 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 47,037 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,534 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 39,534 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 32,944 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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A14 OTM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A14 OTM, 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 A14 OTM registered?

A14 OTM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is A14 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 OTM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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