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DCZ 2395

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

71,049 mi
Last recorded71,049 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 2395
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 71,049 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system under floor trays (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,208 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 66,208 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,987 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 61,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 57,303 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 57,303 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 53,099 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 53,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,101 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 44,965 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 44,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 38,535 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,531 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,251 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 33,239 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 30,516 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,100 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 6 Feb 2007 27,059 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

osf tyre perished

Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,108 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 23,108 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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DCZ 2395 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DCZ 2395, 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 DCZ 2395 registered?

DCZ 2395 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is DCZ 2395 safe to buy?

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