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A20 KDL

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,893 mi
Last recorded72,893 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 KDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 72,893 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 69,336 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 67,974 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyre cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,823 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 63,485 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 60,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

knock from steering column area

Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

knock from steering column area

Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight knock on the centre line within the steering universal joint

Pass 7 Dec 2009 54,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine air intake damaged

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneaven on the inner edge / cracking & perrishing

offside rear tyre tread worn uneavenly on the inner edge / craking & perrishing

slight free play / knock detected at the steering wheel

Fail 7 Dec 2009 54,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine air intake damaged

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneaven on the inner edge / cracking & perrishing

offside rear tyre tread worn uneavenly on the inner edge / craking & perrishing

slight free play / knock detected at the steering wheel

Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,708 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp comes on

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall, no cords visible

knock / slight free play from steering

Pass 10 Dec 2007 46,143 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 46,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 42,272 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 38,752 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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A20 KDL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A20 KDL, 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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A20 KDL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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