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IXZ 4425

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,851 mi
Last recorded143,851 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXZ 4425
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 143,851 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 143,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2018

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 130,499 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 130,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tyre perishing

n/s rear seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 27 Oct 2016 127,646 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 123,863 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 121,004 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre cracking on outter edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 120,757 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 109,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner edge

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2013 109,305 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 96,110 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 75,281 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 75,281 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 68,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 57,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,261 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,768 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 44,968 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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IXZ 4425 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 IXZ 4425, 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 IXZ 4425 registered?

IXZ 4425 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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