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V348 MCA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,474 mi
Last recorded58,474 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV348 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,474 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 57,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,895 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 55,866 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both side rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,854 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 50,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,049 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,860 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,391 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 43,391 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,032 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,133 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,422 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,133 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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V348 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V348 MCA, 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 V348 MCA registered?

V348 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V348 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V348 MCA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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