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V43 EGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,192 mi
Last recorded69,192 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 EGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,192 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 66,836 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 66,836 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 65,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,062 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 63,489 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,734 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 61,734 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,356 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 57,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,772 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 55,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,732 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,504 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 43,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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V43 EGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V43 EGJ, 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 V43 EGJ registered?

V43 EGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V43 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V43 EGJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V43 EGJ have outstanding finance?

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