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V454 MCK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,094 mi
Last recorded93,094 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV454 MCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,094 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 93,092 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 90,761 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.

Fail 10 Sep 2018 90,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 88,896 miles

Exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling but not blowing.

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished and cracked.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 88,894 miles

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

Exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling but not blowing.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished and cracked.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,677 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,414 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded but not blowing.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 84,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust system corroded but not blowing.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,746 miles

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,698 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corrded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 78,655 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2012 78,655 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,025 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,203 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,923 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,044 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 59,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 56,110 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 49,632 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 41,904 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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V454 MCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V454 MCK, 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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V454 MCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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