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V631 EJT

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,914 mi
Last recorded100,914 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV631 EJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 100,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check front to rear brake pipes or vehicle underbody due to plastic under trays.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 100,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check front to rear brake pipes or vehicle underbody due to plastic under trays.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,116 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 93,827 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 87,791 miles

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

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

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

altenator bear noisey

Fail 22 Nov 2012 87,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

altenator bear noisey

Pass 26 Oct 2011 84,616 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 84,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 81,547 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

centre exhaust corroding

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre worn inner & outer edges

offside front tyre worn inner & outer edges

nearside rear tyre wornouter edge & cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2010 81,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

centre exhaust corroding

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre worn inner & outer edges

offside front tyre worn inner & outer edges

nearside rear tyre wornouter edge & cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,867 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 77,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nsf lower arm and brakes coveered in oil

osf tyre pressure low

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,871 miles

Slight play in steering column joint.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,419 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 41,688 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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V631 EJT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V631 EJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V631 EJT registered?

V631 EJT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is V631 EJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V631 EJT shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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