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V108 MGW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,503 mi
Last recorded61,503 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV108 MGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 53,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 51,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,799 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 50,449 miles

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

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

drivers washer jet not working

wiper blades split

Fail 7 Sep 2013 50,447 miles

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

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

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

drivers washer jet not working

wiper blades split

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,834 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r coil spring broken

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,323 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,250 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,010 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 38,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,716 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,208 miles

replacement of washer fluid

Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,348 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 28,437 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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V108 MGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V108 MGW, 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 V108 MGW registered?

V108 MGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V108 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V108 MGW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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