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V622 KGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,935 mi
Last recorded88,935 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV622 KGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 88,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 88,919 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 85,307 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 85,307 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 82,738 miles

Exhaust produces some rattling noise

Fail 27 Jun 2017 82,736 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust produces some rattling noise

Pass 16 Oct 2015 76,512 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 76,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 71,947 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 71,947 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,579 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,787 miles

exhaust corroded

puncture repair n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,804 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 57,804 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,270 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 54,270 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake hoses perished,limited vision on how worn,advise renewing

movement in rear coil spring lower cups

near side rear tyre out of shape,advise renewing

play in steering and top suspension mounts,steering covered!,limited vision, advise furthur investigation due to amount of noise

Fail 23 Feb 2009 49,841 miles

N/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall but not showing cords

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

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

O/s/f outer anti roll bar link slight wear

Rear wiper blade torn

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,841 miles

N/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall but not showing cords

O/s/f outer anti roll bar link slight wear

Rear wiper blade torn

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2008 44,624 miles

brakes noisy

front brake hoses just starting to perish

slight play in steering column area

Pass 10 Feb 2007 39,610 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit and inside tread in poor condition

slight play in power steering pinion area

Pass 11 Feb 2006 33,734 miles

Unable to check floor & some conponents due to extensive shielding under vehicle

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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V622 KGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V622 KGJ, 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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V622 KGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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