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A7 HFO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,112 mi
Last recorded83,112 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 HFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,112 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,370 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 78,370 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 73,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 65,316 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,316 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 55,708 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,726 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f door mirror missing.

n/s/r spring rubber worn.

o/s/r spring rubber worn.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 32,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f door mirror missing.

n/s/r spring rubber worn.

o/s/r spring rubber worn.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 30,960 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 30,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,055 miles

near side rear tyre cracked on side wall

offside rear tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,868 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 26,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 10 Jan 2006 23,474 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 39,397 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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A7 HFO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A7 HFO, 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.

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What year was A7 HFO registered?

A7 HFO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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