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V423 EAH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,350 mi
Last recorded142,350 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV423 EAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 142,350 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge splitting

Offside Rear Jacking point corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2017 142,342 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge splitting

Offside Rear Jacking point corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 141,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front inner tyre wall deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner tyre wall deteriorated

Offside Rear jacking point damaged/corroded

unable to inspect front to rear metal brake/fuel lines due to underbody protective covers

Pass 9 Oct 2015 139,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 136,153 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 131,123 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 124,170 miles

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

nearside front road spring - lower section missing but does not adversely affect operation

Pass 24 Sep 2010 121,954 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 120,210 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 120,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 120,131 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 May 2006 111,568 miles

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

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

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

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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V423 EAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V423 EAH, 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 V423 EAH registered?

V423 EAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V423 EAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V423 EAH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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