MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Small crack on Front Number Plate.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Small crack on Front Number Plate.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Subframe damaged on N/S
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Subframe damaged on N/S
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V688 ECD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 V688 ECD, 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 V688 ECD registered?
V688 ECD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 November 1999.
Is V688 ECD safe to buy?
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