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V355 EJT

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,295 mi
Last recorded73,295 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 EJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills, both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front and rear bumpers slightly loose

Pass 12 Dec 2019 70,095 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 70,079 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 65,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,444 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cracking

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

Fail 11 Sep 2017 61,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cracking

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,141 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,602 miles

cover sills fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,624 miles

Corrosion repairs to N/S inner sill

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

high beam switch poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,655 miles

see previous test for advisorys

Fail 3 Sep 2013 41,647 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2012 40,938 miles

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,930 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,021 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 39,015 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses perished

corrosion to rear inner sill behind plastic sill cover

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,990 miles

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

Plastic oversills fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,664 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,942 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,134 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 20,504 miles

bonnet pull lever operation poor

both front brake discs rusted

both rear brake discs rusted

nearside headlamp lense damaged

very limited view of underside due to full length undertrays

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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V355 EJT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 V355 EJT, 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 V355 EJT registered?

V355 EJT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V355 EJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V355 EJT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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