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B8 URC

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,399 mi
Last recorded39,399 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 URC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 39,399 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 39,292 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both side disc are corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2021 39,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both side disc are corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,168 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 39,162 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 36,166 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 35,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2016 35,000 miles
Pass 29 May 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 33,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 33,281 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 31,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2012 31,562 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 29,567 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 28,535 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 28,490 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,490 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,002 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 25,709 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,709 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,312 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 19,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,703 miles

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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B8 URC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 B8 URC, 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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B8 URC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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