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V495 KGN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,275 mi
Last recorded89,275 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 89,275 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 85,327 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 75,033 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 68,294 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2012 68,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 64,990 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 64,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,788 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 51,895 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 51,895 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,276 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,335 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 34,882 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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V495 KGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V495 KGN, 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 V495 KGN registered?

V495 KGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V495 KGN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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