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V648 KHB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,787 mi
Last recorded111,787 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV648 KHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2015 111,787 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

center exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2014 107,100 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2014 107,100 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 103,823 miles

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

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

Nearside rear road wheel rim slightly distorted

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Offside front tyre wall damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 103,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear road wheel rim slightly distorted

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Offside front tyre wall damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 93,989 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 81,981 miles

Both rear road wheels slightly distorted

Front brake pads wearing thin

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 27 Jan 2011 81,979 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Both rear road wheels slightly distorted

Front brake pads wearing thin

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 4 Feb 2010 68,083 miles

Both front wheels inner bead rims slightly distorted

Offside front anti roll bar lower link ball joint slight movement

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wear in front brake discs

Fail 2 Feb 2010 68,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front wheels inner bead rims slightly distorted

Offside front anti roll bar lower link ball joint slight movement

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wear in front brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2008 53,442 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,378 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 50,117 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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V648 KHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V648 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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What year was V648 KHB registered?

V648 KHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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