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V448 HSG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,013 mi
Last recorded117,013 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 HSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2015 117,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 115,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 113,011 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 113,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 109,090 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 109,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 105,354 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 95,864 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 87,686 miles

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

slight play o/s steering mech..

Fail 18 Dec 2009 87,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

slight play o/s steering mech..

Pass 30 Jan 2009 75,184 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

ns front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Jan 2009 75,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake pipes slightly corroded

ns front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,327 miles

os front brake has very slight bind

signs of os front brake having been hot

Fail 14 Jan 2008 67,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

os front brake has very slight bind

signs of os front brake having been hot

Pass 7 Jun 2006 59,233 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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V448 HSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V448 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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V448 HSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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