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V617 KEC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,000 mi
Last recorded79,000 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV617 KEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 79,000 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 98,693 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

steering rack o/s/f arm replacement advised.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 78,654 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 73,680 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 66,437 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 53,212 miles

front brake dics slightly corroded both sides †rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,123 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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V617 KEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V617 KEC, 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 V617 KEC registered?

V617 KEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V617 KEC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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