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BJZ 5448

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,139 mi
Last recorded132,139 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 5448
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 132,139 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 131,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

E M L light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Aug 2013 130,181 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2013 130,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 120,838 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 103,351 miles

oil cap missing

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 94,991 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 94,832 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 83,248 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 83,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,687 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,754 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 50,101 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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BJZ 5448 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 69.2%.

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 BJZ 5448, 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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BJZ 5448 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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