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V244 LAC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,281 mi
Last recorded83,281 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 LAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 83,281 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 83,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB FITTED INCORRECTLY (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting AROUND LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 80,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 80,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 79,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no water (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened radius arm worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 77,774 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both wheels (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both rear wheels (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,584 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 75,584 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,653 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,234 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 61,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,972 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,787 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 48,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,676 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 45,676 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,762 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,975 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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V244 LAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V244 LAC, 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 V244 LAC registered?

V244 LAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V244 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V244 LAC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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