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A3 CWN

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,302 mi
Last recorded112,302 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 CWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 112,302 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 112,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 103,398 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 92,789 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 92,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 83,999 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 83,999 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 76,354 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 67,962 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 64,766 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 64,739 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2005

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2005

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 CWN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A3 CWN?

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What year was A3 CWN registered?

A3 CWN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 October 2000.

Is A3 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 CWN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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