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V642 PHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,568 mi
Last recorded80,568 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV642 PHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,568 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 80,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

strong advisory that both rear and offside front tyres are perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2009 77,120 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT CAME ON ABOUT 10 SECONDS AFTER NEARSIDE ONE!!

OFFSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT INTERMITTANT.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 70,108 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 65,050 miles

advise undershields fitted inspection difficult.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 61,667 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 57,044 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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V642 PHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V642 PHJ, 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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V642 PHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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