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V623 PUM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,220 mi
Last recorded167,220 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV623 PUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 167,220 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

backbox deteriorated

inner steering arm play

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 156,304 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r arch corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 142,446 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f anti-roll bar linkage slight play. n/s/f track rod end slight play. o/s/f track rod end slight play. rear brake pipes rusty.

Fail 3 Mar 2012 129,364 miles

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s & n/s front hub(s) have slight play detected

Pass 3 Mar 2012 129,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s & n/s front hub(s) have slight play detected

Pass 26 Feb 2011 123,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front steering arms have slight or minimal movement at fixings

front to rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

Pass 25 Feb 2010 115,477 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 106,193 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 106,193 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 96,842 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 96,842 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 85,354 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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V623 PUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V623 PUM, 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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V623 PUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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