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V552 MGY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,510 mi
Last recorded82,510 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 MGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2014 82,510 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 70,677 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,168 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,168 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 49,165 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre slight tred distortion

Pass 9 Apr 2011 49,165 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slight tred distortion

Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,385 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 26,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,558 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,469 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,316 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 13,341 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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V552 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V552 MGY, 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 V552 MGY registered?

V552 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V552 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V552 MGY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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