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V669 MJM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,619 mi
Last recorded78,619 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV669 MJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,619 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 78,619 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 77,691 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 77,691 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 77,520 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 77,127 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 76,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 76,214 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,034 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 75,034 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,401 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 73,401 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 72,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,248 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,448 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,627 miles

Rear number plate has some stain marks

Fail 29 Mar 2011 68,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate has some stain marks

Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,552 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 62,380 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,380 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 15 Apr 2008 60,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 60,296 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,472 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 59,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 56,617 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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V669 MJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 V669 MJM, 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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V669 MJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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