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V314 MCA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,035 mi
Last recorded87,035 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV314 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 87,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 87,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,499 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,013 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 80,013 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,984 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamp main beam switch worn

Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,029 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,582 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 73,578 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 71,770 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 71,751 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 70,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 70,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,372 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 66,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,277 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 64,491 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 64,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V314 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 V314 MCA, 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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V314 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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