MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED
NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE SPLITTING
OIL LEAKS
SPARE TYRE WORN 195/50/15V
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED
BOTH FRONT TYRE PRESSURES LOW
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE SPLITTING
OIL LEAKS
SPARE TYRE WORN 195/50/15V
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED
BOTH FRONT TYRE PRESSURES LOW
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V299 PHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V299 PHJ, 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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V299 PHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 1999.
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