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V432 HSG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,152 mi
Last recorded122,152 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV432 HSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 122,152 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 115,532 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 110,139 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 110,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 99,151 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 94,344 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 94,344 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 87,382 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 80,680 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 80,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 71,431 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 67,956 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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V432 HSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V432 HSG, 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 V432 HSG registered?

V432 HSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V432 HSG safe to buy?

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