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V263 LGP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,443 mi
Last recorded188,443 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV263 LGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 188,443 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 188,422 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 183,020 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended front wishbone bush's (2.4.F.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 182,989 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe offside (2.4.A.3)

Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended front wishbone bush's (2.4.F.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2016 180,207 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust silencer box deteriorating

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 178,338 miles

silencer box deteriorating

Fail 29 Jan 2015 178,334 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

silencer box deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2014 173,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres 2.5mm

Pass 25 Jan 2013 163,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 163,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 152,446 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 133,846 miles

Both front brake hoses perished,

Both rear tyres are heavily distorted on inner edges,

Chips in windscreen in zone B,

Nearside front tyre down to 2mm and worn on outer edge,

Slight oil leak from offside driveshaft seal,

Pass 30 Dec 2009 119,697 miles

both rear brakes slight noise upon application

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

full underbody trays fitted

minor bulge on o/s/f tyre (inner face)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 107,837 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 107,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 106,916 miles

Front brake hoses perished

Rear dbrake discs worn

Rear pads getting low

Rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Dec 2006 100,464 miles

offside and nearside front tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 26 Sep 2005 78,417 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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V263 LGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V263 LGP, 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 V263 LGP registered?

V263 LGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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