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V674 ESG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,891 mi
Last recorded138,891 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV674 ESG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 138,891 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 131,841 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 128,309 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/outer tyre sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/inner tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2011 128,309 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/outer tyre sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/inner tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 22 May 2010 122,757 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 May 2010 122,757 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2009 119,059 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 115,950 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 105,319 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 92,260 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 92,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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V674 ESG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V674 ESG, 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 V674 ESG registered?

V674 ESG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V674 ESG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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