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V323 MGC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,761 mi
Last recorded85,761 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV323 MGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 85,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 79,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner rack play

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 26 Nov 2015 79,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner rack play

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus damage on outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre valve damaged

Rear wiper split

Pass 17 Nov 2014 74,317 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 68,153 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 68,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,461 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 61,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,225 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 53,225 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,557 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 47,557 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,573 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 43,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,156 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 40,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 37,174 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,174 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 33,772 miles

nearside & offside front & offside rear tyres,tread cracking,both front flexi brake hoses outer casing starting to crack,play in nearside rear trailing arm bushes on max limit,some play in indicator stalk.

Fail 17 Oct 2006 33,656 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 29,993 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT HUB CAP MISSING

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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V323 MGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V323 MGC, 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 V323 MGC registered?

V323 MGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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