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V337 HAK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,884 mi
Last recorded69,884 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV337 HAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 69,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 67,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 67,339 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear shocker damp

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,895 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 58,895 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 53,951 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 53,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 45,480 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust blow

Fail 20 Apr 2009 41,102 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust blow

Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,625 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,599 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,662 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 26,662 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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V337 HAK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V337 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 V337 HAK registered?

V337 HAK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V337 HAK safe to buy?

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