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V42 PKN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,422 mi
Last recorded85,422 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 PKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 85,422 miles

FRONT AND REAR REG PLATES DETERIATED FRONT REG CRACKED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

FRONT WIPERS DETERIATED

OSR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT AND PERISHED

Fail 24 Jun 2011 85,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FRONT AND REAR REG PLATES DETERIATED FRONT REG CRACKED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

FRONT WIPERS DETERIATED

OSR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT AND PERISHED

Pass 25 Jun 2010 77,480 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 77,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,708 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 67,120 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 61,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre mirror slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre low in life

n/s/r tyre low at inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,851 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 56,820 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V42 PKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V42 PKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V42 PKN registered?

V42 PKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V42 PKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V42 PKN shows 9 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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