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CCZ 7398

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,209 mi
Last recorded78,209 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCZ 7398
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2016 78,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front sub fram corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,057 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 76,057 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened spring seat badly cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened spring seat cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,782 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,957 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 70,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 70,320 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to front subframe

Corosion to rear axle beam

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Aug 2012 70,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to front subframe

Corosion to rear axle beam

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,812 miles

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

Rear brake comparison

Slight play to steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition of front brake hose pipes

Condition of wiper blades

Corosion to both rear brake hose ferrules

Corosion to front sub frame

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Wear & condition of front brake discs

Wear to rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,365 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 May 2009 54,675 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 19 May 2009 54,675 miles

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

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 May 2008 51,764 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 51,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 48,834 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 43,826 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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CCZ 7398 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CCZ 7398, 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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What year was CCZ 7398 registered?

CCZ 7398 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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