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V694 ABW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,638 mi
Last recorded86,638 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV694 ABW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 86,638 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 84,714 miles

Brake pressure build up slow pedal soft ( service brake weak ) (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged cracked ( no sharp edge ) (6.3.1d)

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror damaged ( required ) ()

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly and nearside - both (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ( mist ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( no lock service front and rear and parking brake - weak ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hubs and axle and front area ( under-bonnet ) (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective ( low air pressure ) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate required to work advised to check at main dealers or electrician / specialist. (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front sub frame suspension arms and rear axle rest of vehicle covered with under body tray/protectors. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 84,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Front position lamp(s) not working fog lamps - ( built in headlamps ) (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Outer Direction indicators incorrect colour both - wing mounted. (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and rear - both. (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance broken - emits white light all bulbs. ( sharp edge ) (1.1.A.3d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pressure build up slow pedal soft ( service brake weak ) (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rear ( worn ) (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - front and rear ( 4 ) (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged cracked ( no sharp edge ) (6.3.1d)

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror damaged ( required ) ()

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly and nearside - both (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ( mist ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( no lock service front and rear and parking brake - weak ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hubs and axle and front area ( under-bonnet ) (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective ( low air pressure ) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate required to work advised to check at main dealers or electrician / specialist. (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front sub frame suspension arms and rear axle rest of vehicle covered with under body tray/protectors. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,639 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 83,639 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 83,578 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 79,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 75,581 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 75,481 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,543 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 71,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 67,800 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 67,750 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 64,174 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 59,606 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 59,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 54,968 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 54,968 miles

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

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

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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V694 ABW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V694 ABW, 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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V694 ABW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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