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CAS 816A

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,227 mi
Last recorded81,227 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAS 816A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2008 81,227 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,227 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 71,061 miles

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

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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CAS 816A is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CAS 816A, 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

How do I check the history of CAS 816A?

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What year was CAS 816A registered?

CAS 816A is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is CAS 816A safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAS 816A shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAS 816A have outstanding finance?

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