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V478 MJB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 MJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near limits (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

odometer backlight inoperative some numbers not showing in full 69000 +

Pass 31 Aug 2022 65,046 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes heavily corroded, only just acceptable (under vehicle covers fitted and preventing further inspection) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded and flaking off

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit, just acceptable

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside rear wheel arch and outer sill area heavily corroded

Slight knocking noise from steering column when steering side to side

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 65,046 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes heavily corroded, only just acceptable (under vehicle covers fitted and preventing further inspection) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded and flaking off

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit, just acceptable

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside rear wheel arch and outer sill area heavily corroded

Slight knocking noise from steering column when steering side to side

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 64,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside front incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes heavily corroded, only just acceptable (under vehicle covers fitted and preventing further inspection) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded and flaking away

Knocking noise from steering column when steering side to side

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear wheel arch and outer sill area heavily corroded (sill covers preventing further inspection)

Rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2021 61,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2021 61,645 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded at joins to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear brake pipes heavily corroded at joins to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust box outer skin corroded and flaking off

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack and perish with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes, recommend full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2020 58,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at radius arm retaining clip area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union/offside front inner arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at radius arm retaining clip area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 52,640 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 51,645 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 49,977 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 49,977 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 47,476 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,934 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,618 miles

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

advise wear to outer edge of offside front tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2013 41,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise headlamp lens condition ,nearside and offside

advise wear to outer edge of offside front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2012 39,155 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 39,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,135 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 33,120 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,518 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,056 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 22,696 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 18,691 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 18,677 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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V478 MJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V478 MJB, 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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V478 MJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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