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DCZ 2396

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,705 mi
Last recorded104,705 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 2396
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 104,705 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 104,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 86,805 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 75,291 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 75,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 64,904 miles

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

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

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 2396 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DCZ 2396, 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 DCZ 2396 registered?

DCZ 2396 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is DCZ 2396 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCZ 2396 shows 6 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.

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