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V451 HGS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,237 mi
Last recorded114,237 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV451 HGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 114,237 miles

all tyres close to limit

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion on rear wishbone arms

Pass 31 Oct 2011 104,632 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

odometer bulb inop difficult to read mileage

wiper/indicator switch loose operation

Fail 29 Oct 2011 104,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

odometer bulb inop difficult to read mileage

wiper/indicator switch loose operation

Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,766 miles

n/s front tyre very close to limit 1.6mm

o/s+n/s front brake flexy hoses perished.

small chip in passanger side windscreen.no bigger than 10mm

Pass 8 Sep 2009 86,293 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 86,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 81,707 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 79,406 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 79,198 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Nov 2006 69,875 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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V451 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V451 HGS, 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 V451 HGS registered?

V451 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V451 HGS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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