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V318 HAK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,210 mi
Last recorded88,210 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 HAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 88,210 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 88,166 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front disc has a corroded lip

Exhaust back box has corroded

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Strong advise** - Both nearside front tyre wearing thin and has inner and outer wear

Strong advise** - Both offside front tyre wearing thin and has inner and outer wear

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,256 miles

**Strong advice both rear Brake hose starting to deteriorated

all around Direction indicators slightly discoloured

both front lower (outter) Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

both front tyre tread close to 3mm tread

both front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

brake pipe/s starting to rust

nearside front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

off side rear tyre tread close to 3mm tread

Fail 21 Mar 2013 83,256 miles

**Strong advice both rear Brake hose starting to deteriorated

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all around Direction indicators slightly discoloured

both front lower (outter) Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

both front tyre tread close to 3mm tread

both front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

brake pipe/s starting to rust

nearside front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

off side rear tyre tread close to 3mm tread

Pass 31 Mar 2012 78,855 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished & has cuts all over inner wall

Rear exhaust ditiriorated & corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 78,850 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre perished & has cuts all over inner wall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust ditiriorated & corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,967 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 74,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,523 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 72,515 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,381 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 71,381 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 67,149 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 64,627 miles

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

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

near side rear seat belt not checked due to child seat belt fitted

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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V318 HAK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 V318 HAK, 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 V318 HAK registered?

V318 HAK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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