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A3 JRK

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,845 mi
Last recorded111,845 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 111,845 miles

exhaust corroded

slight weep from offside differential seal

Pass 21 Feb 2014 108,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2013 106,560 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 104,445 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2011 101,979 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 15 Feb 2010 99,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 15 Feb 2010 99,247 miles

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

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

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

sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 16 Feb 2009 93,777 miles

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

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

exhaust box corroding.

fault with steering column combination switch.

knocking from steering when turned on lock to lock.

wipers splitting.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 93,777 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust box corroding.

fault with steering column combination switch.

knocking from steering when turned on lock to lock.

wipers splitting.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 88,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 86,636 miles

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Fail 21 Feb 2007 86,636 miles

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

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

earth wire broken

near side rear jacking point rubber missing

offside rear seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 23 Feb 2006 75,470 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 75,470 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 JRK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A3 JRK, 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 JRK registered?

A3 JRK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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