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M777 LAN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,259 mi
Last recorded106,259 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 LAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 106,259 miles

Centre rear seat belt adjuster faulty

Nearside front tyre inner side wall slightly perished

Nearside registration plate lamp slightly dim

Offside front tyre inner side wall slightly perished

Outer sill covers fitted

Screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2012 106,157 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre rear seat belt adjuster faulty

Nearside front tyre inner side wall slightly perished

Nearside registration plate lamp slightly dim

Offside front tyre inner side wall slightly perished

Outer sill covers fitted

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2011 96,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 96,804 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,399 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 91,634 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 85,820 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 85,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 72,895 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 72,895 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 71,110 miles

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

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

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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M777 LAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 M777 LAN, 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 M777 LAN registered?

M777 LAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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