2000 Mercedes A140 MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for A140 models manufactured in 2000, based on 195 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
This page shows all A140 cars tested in 2000. Want to see how cars built in 2000 hold up over time?
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The 2000 Mercedes A140 has an MOT pass rate of 59.5% based on 195 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 84,465 miles on the odometer. With a 40.5% failure rate, the 2000 A140 is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2000 Mercedes A140 is Suspension, responsible for 0.5% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500.
Top failures specific to 2000 models only. The overall A140 page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 0.5% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 84,465 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 0.06 | 0.5% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2000 Mercedes A140 has an MOT pass rate of 59.5% based on 195 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 84,465 miles on the odometer. With a 40.5% failure rate, the 2000 A140 is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2000 Mercedes A140, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With an average mileage of 84,465 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Suspension — 0.5% of failures
Suspension issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 2000 Mercedes A140 models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.