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V34 EGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,302 mi
Last recorded77,302 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 EGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,302 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 12 Apr 2018 77,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,973 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened o/s & n/s (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded & rear mount broken

Fail 26 Apr 2017 68,973 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened o/s & n/s (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded & rear mount broken

Pass 23 Apr 2016 59,864 miles

slight oil leak

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

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

general under body corrosion

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2016 59,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

general under body corrosion

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,574 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust outter skin corroded

x2 rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,955 miles

Light cracking/perishing to both front brake hoses

Slight free play at steering wheel due to wear in steering rack

Fail 26 Apr 2013 49,955 miles

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

N/s/r tyre pressure very low when checked

Slight free play at steering wheel due to wear in steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,528 miles

N/s/f brake hose lightly cracked and perishing

N/s/f seat belt webbing lightly damaged

N/s/r tyre cracked and perishing

Slight free play at steering wheel rim due to wear in steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,510 miles

Wear in steering rack resulting in slight free play at steering wheel rim

Fail 2 Feb 2011 48,510 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Wear in steering rack resulting in slight free play at steering wheel rim

Pass 2 May 2009 46,967 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 44,412 miles

N/s/r tyre slightly distorted and poressure very low

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight wear in steering rack felt at steering wheel

Pass 1 May 2008 44,412 miles

N/s/r tyre slightly distorted and poressure very low

Slight wear in steering rack felt at steering wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,674 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,109 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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V34 EGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V34 EGJ, 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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V34 EGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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