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B15 SMA

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

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

RegistrationB15 SMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 67,941 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 67,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wishbone area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wishbone area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire signs of fuel leak and heavy vapour NEXT TO FRONT EXHAUST !! (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 67,234 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear indication of petrol leak on tank, no leaks found on time of test

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

no reverse lights

Fail 16 Jun 2020 67,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear indication of petrol leak on tank, no leaks found on time of test

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

no reverse lights

Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 63,902 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated has slight movement (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed inner and outer shoulder walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dashboard (1.6 (b))

Offside Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault on dashboard (7.12 (e))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated has slight movement (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Chassis, coil springs, brake and fuel lines corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 61,716 miles

front of front sub frame starting to corrode

Fail 24 May 2017 61,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front of front sub frame starting to corrode

Pass 27 May 2016 59,256 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 59,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 56,188 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 53,776 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 53,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 51,065 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 51,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

knocking at front of car

Pass 29 May 2012 48,228 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 48,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 46,086 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 43,797 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 43,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 40,287 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2009 40,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2008 36,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

various fine cuts offside rear tyre inner wall and tyre perished outer shoulder wall cords not exposed

Fail 20 May 2008 36,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

various fine cuts offside rear tyre inner wall and tyre perished outer shoulder wall cords not exposed

Pass 21 May 2007 33,630 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 33,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 30,451 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 30,431 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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B15 SMA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 B15 SMA, 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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B15 SMA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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