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V679 LHB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,218 mi
Last recorded72,218 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV679 LHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2021 72,218 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,478 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 67,539 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 66,631 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,720 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

corrosion to sub frame

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2017 65,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

corrosion to sub frame

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,944 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,313 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 61,199 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded on outer skin

uneven wear on front brake pads

Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,052 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 59,052 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,058 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 57,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,431 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 54,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 50,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2010 50,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 45,566 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 44,820 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 41,701 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 39,108 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 39,108 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V679 LHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V679 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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V679 LHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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