2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · 1,175 MOT tests
2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliability
2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Classs fail 45.5% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 22 A-Class years (1,175 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz A-Classs: 20.6%)
- 45.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz A-Classs: 20.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 76,756
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,175
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 20.6% of tests fail here (54% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.7%
- Suspension20.6%
- Brakes13.9%
- Body, chassis and structure7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.1%
- Tyres6.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.45%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.94%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Stop lamp not working 3.91%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.83%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.66%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.4%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (26.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.57%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.06%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (9.87%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (9.36%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.19%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz A-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliable?
2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Classs fail 45.5% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 22 A-Class years (1,175 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.45% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (4.94% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Class shows 76,756 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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