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V484 LGF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,630 mi
Last recorded57,630 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV484 LGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,630 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

under covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 57,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,502 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 53,502 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps dip switch faulty (1.7.4b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken off (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,300 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 50,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,738 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 40,738 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 26 Oct 2011 36,583 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner tread and approaching the manufacturers wear bands.

Large body underpanels fitted ,obscuring view of body and components.

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring view of structure.

Play developing in the offside front lower track control arm ball joint.

Radial cracking developing on the inner sidewall on the nearside rear tyre.

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

The outer covering on the nearside front brake hose is starting to perish.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,583 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner tread and approaching the manufacturers wear bands.

Large body underpanels fitted ,obscuring view of body and components.

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring view of structure.

Play developing in the offside front lower track control arm ball joint.

Radial cracking developing on the inner sidewall on the nearside rear tyre.

The outer covering on the nearside front brake hose is starting to perish.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,407 miles

covering of rear springs deteriorated

outer casing of nearside front brake hose starting to perish

plastic covers on oversills + large undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring inspection

rear indicators becoming pale

surface corrosion forming on nearside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,338 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 27,336 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 25,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,461 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,703 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 21,497 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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V484 LGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V484 LGF, 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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V484 LGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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