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A8 CEV

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,168 mi
Last recorded65,168 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,168 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 60,016 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 60,016 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 55,954 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 52,570 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 52,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 48,041 miles

All four tyres aged

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

Pass 12 May 2010 42,252 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 37,887 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 33,462 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,198 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 26,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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A8 CEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A8 CEV, 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

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What year was A8 CEV registered?

A8 CEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is A8 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 CEV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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