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V668 KGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,059 mi
Last recorded60,059 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV668 KGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 60,059 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,599 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,202 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,734 miles

front number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 8 Nov 2012 50,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,777 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 47,777 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,641 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,827 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 42,827 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,654 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,162 miles

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

There is slight play in the upper steering column

Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Nov 2005 25,298 miles

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

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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V668 KGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V668 KGJ, 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 V668 KGJ registered?

V668 KGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is V668 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V668 KGJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V668 KGJ have outstanding finance?

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