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A16 OCG

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,232 mi
Last recorded102,232 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 102,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

engine mounting defective

Fail 8 Oct 2016 102,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

engine mounting defective

Pass 22 May 2015 94,209 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 90,083 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,682 miles

Audible slight knocking noise from steering column . ( only very slight detectable wear / play )

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 85,682 miles

Audible slight knocking noise from steering column . ( only very slight detectable wear / play )

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 80,182 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 80,182 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,676 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 74,676 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,734 miles

both front rubber brake hoses perishing . covers fitted front to back under vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2009 73,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front rubber brake hoses perishing . covers fitted front to back under vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2008 72,424 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 72,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

engine top cover fitted

full engine tray and belly pan fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2007 71,263 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 71,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 68,318 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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A16 OCG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A16 OCG, 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 A16 OCG registered?

A16 OCG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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