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DHZ 6767

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,935 mi
Last recorded117,935 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 6767
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 117,935 miles

front pads low

Fail 25 Jul 2015 117,935 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low

Pass 31 Jul 2014 113,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake has just met the required efficiency of 16%

Fail 26 Jul 2014 113,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 105,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes slightly out of balacne

handbrake performance 16%

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r brake ferrule starting to corrode

Fail 3 Jun 2013 105,319 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes slightly out of balacne

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r brake ferrule starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,990 miles

n/s rear and front tyre wearing low

rear number plate slightly insucre

Fail 27 Mar 2012 91,989 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear and front tyre wearing low

rear number plate slightly insucre

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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DHZ 6767 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DHZ 6767, 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

How do I check the history of DHZ 6767?

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What year was DHZ 6767 registered?

DHZ 6767 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is DHZ 6767 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHZ 6767 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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