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BSK73TA

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

240,862 mi
Last recorded240,862 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSK73TA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 240,862 miles

Offside Front o/s/f wheel binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 240,565 miles

Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front o/s/f wheel binding

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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BSK73TA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BSK73TA, 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 BSK73TA registered?

BSK73TA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2000.

Is BSK73TA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSK73TA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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