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DBZ 782

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,850 mi
Last recorded99,850 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBZ 782
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2013 99,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 97,114 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 97,097 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 93,619 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 93,619 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 86,693 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N//S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

N/S/R INNER SILL REPAIR UNABLE TO SEE WELD DUE TO SEALER

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN

O/S/R SPARE WHEEL FITTED AT TIME OF RETEST

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

REAR BRAKE HOSE LOOK TIGHT AND PIPES DAMP AT JOINT

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN UV JOINT

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

THE POWER STEERING PIPES ARE CORRODED

THE POWER STEERING PUMP/MOTOR IS DAMP WITH OIL

Fail 22 Sep 2010 86,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N//S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN UV JOINT

THE POWER STEERING PIPES ARE CORRODED

THE POWER STEERING PUMP/MOTOR IS DAMP WITH OIL

Pass 16 Dec 2009 84,060 miles

underbody covered with plastic not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Dec 2009 84,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

underbody covered with plastic not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2008 79,226 miles

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

undertray fitted front and rear not allowing full minspection

Pass 18 Dec 2007 73,751 miles

cover on under side of car unable to check brake pipes

Fail 18 Dec 2007 73,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cover on under side of car unable to check brake pipes

Pass 19 Dec 2006 66,710 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 66,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 58,895 miles

wiper blade nearside front could do with replacing !

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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DBZ 782 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DBZ 782, 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 DBZ 782 registered?

DBZ 782 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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