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V324 LNW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,892 mi
Last recorded113,892 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV324 LNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 113,892 miles

front sub frame corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2013 113,981 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front sub frame corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 103,479 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 103,477 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 94,100 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 93,960 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 80,726 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 80,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 80,711 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts but not yet showing chords

offside rear tyre has cuts but not yet showing chords

Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,533 miles

rear seat belt cover broken

Fail 9 Jun 2009 77,533 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear seat belt cover broken

Pass 22 May 2008 68,151 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 68,149 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear number plate lamp slightly loose

Pass 12 Jun 2007 64,877 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 64,877 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to check front to rear brake pipes etc due to large underbelly cover

Pass 6 Sep 2006 59,202 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 59,202 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 49,382 miles

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 LNW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V324 LNW, 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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V324 LNW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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