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V324 HEU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,374 mi
Last recorded74,374 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV324 HEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 74,374 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 74,374 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 72,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

damage to n/s/f seat belt

front wipers are smearing

oil residue on the engine

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,890 miles

Nearside Front Upper TOP SHOCKER MOUNT STARTING TO SEIZE

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,800 miles

underside covered

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,969 miles

Slight play in steering rack joints & column

Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper top mount bearing noisy operation

Pass 10 Sep 2014 29,787 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded off

Fail 14 Aug 2014 29,787 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,607 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 10 Sep 2013 24,607 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,230 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly perishing

offside front tyre slightly perishing

offside rear tyre slightly perishing

Fail 28 Aug 2012 15,230 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre slightly perishing

offside front tyre slightly perishing

offside rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2011 13,145 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 13,135 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,701 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 12,701 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,395 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,833 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 11,059 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 10,129 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perrished

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished

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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V324 HEU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V324 HEU, 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 V324 HEU registered?

V324 HEU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V324 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V324 HEU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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