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V381 PHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,348 mi
Last recorded136,348 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 PHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 136,348 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 136,348 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 131,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Jun 2017 125,905 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 116,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2015 108,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2014 103,696 miles

both rear brakepipes corroded,borderline

noise from upper strut mountings,when turning steering

seepage at both rear shockabsorbers

Fail 24 Apr 2014 103,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear brakepipes corroded,borderline

drivers wiperblade smears slightly

noise from upper strut mountings,when turning steering

os headlamp is slightly loose

seepage at both rear shockabsorbers

Pass 14 May 2013 98,942 miles

some noise at lower end of engine

both front lower front suspensionarm bushes start to crack

both rear brakepipes got surface corrosion

corrosion at rear silencer box

fine cracks in osf tyre tread

fine scratch marks on screen

os wiperblade splitting at ends

rear wiperblade split

slight play at nsf inner steering rack

Pass 10 May 2012 94,095 miles

both rear shockabsorbers covered in oily mist

both upper strutmountings noisy

corrosion at rear main silencer,no leaks yet

nsf inner trackrodarm joint got play,not to excess yet

nsf outer wheelrim distorted

nsr brakepipe rusty,not to excess yet

nsr wheelrim slightly distorted

osf tyre worn on edges,still legal

osr brakepipe rusty,not excessive

osr coilspring fixing cap excessively corroded,suspension arm mount not affected

small nail in nsr tyre

Fail 9 May 2012 94,093 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shockabsorbers covered in oily mist

both upper strutmountings noisy

corrosion at rear main silencer,no leaks yet

nsf inner trackrodarm joint got play,not to excess yet

nsf outer wheelrim distorted

nsr brakepipe rusty,not to excess yet

nsr wheelrim slightly distorted

osf tyre worn on edges,still legal

osr brakepipe rusty,not excessive

osr coilspring fixing cap excessively corroded,suspension arm mount not affected

small nail in nsr tyre

Pass 11 May 2011 85,936 miles

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

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

bearing noise from area of alternator/auxiliary belt

Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,348 miles

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

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

both sides rear brake pipes corroding

offside headlamp poor beam pattern

slight play in nearside steering rack

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 75,411 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 68,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 68,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,272 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 62,205 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,989 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE BEGINNING TO CRACK ON THE OUTER SURFACE.NOT A PROBLEM AT THIS STAGE BUT RECOMMEND THEY'RE REPLACED NEXT BRAKE FLUID CHANGE.

Pass 12 Oct 2005 48,890 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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V381 PHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V381 PHJ, 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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V381 PHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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