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DKZ 6392

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,030 mi
Last recorded88,030 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 6392
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 88,030 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,649 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 84,566 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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.C.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,912 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Aug 2015

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,456 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 72,784 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,720 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2012 70,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,797 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 65,980 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 65,980 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 65,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,903 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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DKZ 6392 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DKZ 6392, 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 DKZ 6392 registered?

DKZ 6392 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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