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V674 LHB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,902 mi
Last recorded83,902 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV674 LHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2019 83,902 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams sticks on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front door mirror missing

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear subframe ,shocks corroded

under chassie has covers

Pass 29 Sep 2017 83,678 miles

Central Outer exhaust casing corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 83,678 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Outer exhaust casing corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,949 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle is slightly corroded

plastic under guards fitted restricting component checks under car

Fail 3 Oct 2016 82,870 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle is slightly corroded

plastic under guards fitted restricting component checks under car

Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both unions (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic under trays obscuring many components and chasis

Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 77,703 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 77,682 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust deteriorated

under side of vehicle fitted with plastic covers

Pass 3 Oct 2012 74,597 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,577 miles

front discs slightly coroaded

front light switch sticking

Fail 6 Oct 2011 70,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs slightly coroaded

front light switch sticking

Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,013 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 62,588 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 58,890 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 58,887 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,937 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 55,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,389 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 31,363 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 51,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers & rear wiper blades split

n/s/r tyre perished & cracking

o/s/f tyre perished & worn

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 LHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V674 LHB, 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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V674 LHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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