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V676 ROC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

111,215 mi
Last recorded111,215 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV676 ROC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 111,215 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 111,212 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 101,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2012 101,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 93,041 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 93,040 miles

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

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

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

Full Length Undertrays Fitted

Legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm

Offside Front Tyre 3mm

Tested In Wet Conditions

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm

Pass 19 Feb 2010 83,035 miles

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

n/s/r bnrake pipe greased

n/s/r tyre misshaped worn inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2010 82,939 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/r bnrake pipe greased

n/s/r tyre misshaped worn inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2009 74,937 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes (both sides) corroded and greased

Pass 23 Feb 2008 60,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 60,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,357 miles

srs warning light illuminated

Fail 14 Mar 2007 50,357 miles

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

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

srs waning light illuminated

Pass 8 Mar 2006 42,327 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 42,327 miles

Offside Rear 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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V676 ROC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V676 ROC, 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 V676 ROC registered?

V676 ROC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V676 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V676 ROC shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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