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V402 ECG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,604 mi
Last recorded88,604 miles
Recorded on26 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV402 ECG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2014 88,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 83,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 79,742 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 75,452 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 72,002 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,304 miles

slight damage to n/s/r tyres sidewall

Fail 2 Jun 2009 67,304 miles

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

slight damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,460 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,456 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 53,525 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 51,662 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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V402 ECG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V402 ECG, 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 V402 ECG registered?

V402 ECG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V402 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V402 ECG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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