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V45 OGW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,200 mi
Last recorded73,200 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 OGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,200 miles

Exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cut inside sidewall

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 68,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 63,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 63,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,434 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,060 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 54,060 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,522 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,279 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,418 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,452 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES 3 AND 2mm

SOME CORROSION TO EXHAUST

SOME CORROSION TO SOME BRAKE PIPES

Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,301 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust on centre part

slight wear to front tyre on n/s

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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V45 OGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V45 OGW, 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 V45 OGW registered?

V45 OGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V45 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V45 OGW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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