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V426 EAH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,781 mi
Last recorded89,781 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV426 EAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2017 89,781 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure treads lifting and cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure treads lifting and cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs worn and lipped advise replacement

all shock absorbers weak

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,636 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,098 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seatbelt locking mechanism incomplete

Fail 13 Jul 2015 77,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seatbelt locking mechanism incomplete

Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,813 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 70,813 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 63,526 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 58,732 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 58,732 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 48,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,424 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,632 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 39,421 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 27 Mar 2006 35,435 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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V426 EAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V426 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 V426 EAH registered?

V426 EAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V426 EAH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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