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V339 HAK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,085 mi
Last recorded110,085 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV339 HAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 110,085 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 105,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front strut damp

Fail 10 Oct 2012 105,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear road wheel slightly damaged

offside front strut damp

Pass 16 Sep 2011 100,834 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

slight noise at nearside front wheel bearing

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 16 Sep 2011 100,834 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

slight noise at nearside front wheel bearing

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,529 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight marks in windscreen

Fail 13 Oct 2010 96,518 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight marks in windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2009 91,979 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 89,090 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 89,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 79,934 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 79,922 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 56,780 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 56,780 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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V339 HAK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V339 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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V339 HAK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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