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V39 EGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,823 mi
Last recorded69,823 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV39 EGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,823 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 69,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

N/S FRONT TYRE B ADLY FEATHERED, ALIGNMENT NEEDED & BOTH FRONT BRAKE-HOSE RE-INFORCEMENTS HAVE BROKEN & HOSES ARE ALSO DETERIORATING.....Thanx.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,349 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 54,795 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 54,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 47,619 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 41,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,970 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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V39 EGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V39 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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What year was V39 EGJ registered?

V39 EGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V39 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V39 EGJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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