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W816 SGA

2000 Mercedes A140 Classic

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,137 mi
Last recorded54,137 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 2000 Mercedes A140 Classic61,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW816 SGA
MakeMercedes
ModelA140 Classic
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,137 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 53,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes A140 Classic?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,629
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Stop lamp not working 20
coil spring incomplete 20
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W816 SGA is a 2000 Mercedes A140 Classic in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes A140 Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 61,337 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 A140 Classic fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W816 SGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A140 Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes A140 Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W816 SGA registered?

W816 SGA is a 2000 Mercedes A140 Classic, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is W816 SGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W816 SGA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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