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A4 PGB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,231 mi
Last recorded54,231 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 PGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 54,231 miles

N/S wing mirror repaired with tape

O/S/F Tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Fail 5 Aug 2013 54,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S wing mirror repaired with tape

O/S/F Tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,163 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 50,163 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

NSF Rear view mirror - Lens missing

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

Pass 26 May 2011 47,781 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 46,254 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,187 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 44,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,447 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2006 38,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 38,569 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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A4 PGB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 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-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 A4 PGB, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 PGB registered?

A4 PGB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is A4 PGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 PGB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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