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A3 CKA

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 CKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2014

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear under sills

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,634 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,634 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 6 Aug 2012 86,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011
Fail 8 Aug 2011

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,516 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,510 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Fail 30 Jun 2009 65,510 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

engine oil on min

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 26 Jun 2008 54,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 54,411 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 52,643 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,067 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 40,651 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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A3 CKA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A3 CKA, 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 A3 CKA registered?

A3 CKA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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