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V374 MGX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,506 mi
Last recorded70,506 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV374 MGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,506 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 70,506 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 65,877 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,877 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,068 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,628 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,473 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,335 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,274 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 52,574 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,343 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 48,343 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 42,894 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 38,476 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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V374 MGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V374 MGX, 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 V374 MGX registered?

V374 MGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V374 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V374 MGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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