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V46 EGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,033 mi
Last recorded104,033 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 EGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 104,033 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brakes slightly unbalanced. n/s/front slight bind

Pass 11 Feb 2014 99,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2014 99,372 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 93,032 miles

Headlamp beam setting switch insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Reverse lamps inoperative

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 93,032 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Headlamp beam setting switch insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Reverse lamps inoperative

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,501 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 89,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 139,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

SRS light is on.

Fail 8 Oct 2011 139,360 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

SRS light is on.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 138,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 May 2010 138,117 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE SEEMS TO RUN POORLY AT TIMES WHEN STARTED

NS MIRROR GLASS IS MISSING

NSF OUTER BRAKE PAD IS WORN NEAR TEST MIN AND DISCS IS WORN

NSF WIPER BLADE ARM IN POOR CONDIITION

NSR SEAT BELT CATCH OUTER COVER IS MISSING

NSR TYRE PRESSURE WAS UNDER 8 PSI BEFORE MOT WAS DONE AND OUTER SIDE WALL IS CRACK AND 2 NAILS IN THE TREAD

OS DOOR MIRROR IS IN POOR CONDITION

OS NUMBER PLATE LAMP LOOK DULL

OSF OUTER BRAKE PAD IS LOW AND DISC IS WORN

OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 3 Jun 2009 125,822 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 125,822 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 114,265 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 112,393 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 93,672 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear seat buckle outer casing missing

under shields fitted to the car

Pass 13 Jun 2006 71,870 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 52,263 miles

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

plastic undertrays and sideskirts fitted to vehicle

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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V46 EGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V46 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 V46 EGJ registered?

V46 EGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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