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V407 EGP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,087 mi
Last recorded43,087 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV407 EGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 43,087 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 43,087 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 41,423 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 41,423 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,971 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,569 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to deteriorate on outer tread. 195/50/r15-82v

N/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate on inner side wall. 195/50/r15-82v

Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,970 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 35,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 30,516 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,113 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 29,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 26,771 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 26,763 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 24,310 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 21,409 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 21,409 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 18,472 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 18,472 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,802 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 15,135 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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V407 EGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V407 EGP, 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 V407 EGP registered?

V407 EGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V407 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V407 EGP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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