2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · X81 CDA
2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 2000. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X81 CDA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/01/2023
- 1 historical MOT failure
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X81 CDA MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (X81 CDA) between January 2023 and January 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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