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V647 KHB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,419 mi
Last recorded114,419 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV647 KHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 114,419 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2015 112,691 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 112,687 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 111,300 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 111,300 miles

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

Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 108,222 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 107,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 104,581 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 102,157 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 99,533 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 99,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 96,232 miles

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

oil leak on gearbox

slight knocking and creaking noise from steering,unable to detect fault

Fail 26 May 2009 96,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak on gearbox

slight knocking and creaking noise from steering,unable to detect fault

Pass 28 May 2008 93,719 miles

slight knocking noise from steering

Fail 28 May 2008 93,719 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight knocking noise from steering

Pass 22 May 2007 83,334 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2007 83,108 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 66,789 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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V647 KHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V647 KHB, 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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V647 KHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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