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V396 EHC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,251 mi
Last recorded29,251 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 EHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 29,251 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,486 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 22,286 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 15,488 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 10,464 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable toc check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,405 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 10,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 10,209 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 9,835 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,556 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 9,163 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 8,677 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 7,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyre pressures very low

offside front wheel trim damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2005 6,858 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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V396 EHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V396 EHC, 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 V396 EHC registered?

V396 EHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is V396 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V396 EHC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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