MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,608 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
inner side wall slight damage n/s/r tyre
o/s/r door wont open from inside
play in steering column at steering wheel
BRAKE PIPE TO NEARSIDE FRONT FLEX SLIGHTLY CORRODED
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
BRAKE PIPE TO NEARSIDE FRONT FLEX SLIGHTLY CORRODED
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V698 HGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 V698 HGA, 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 V698 HGA registered?
V698 HGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V698 HGA safe to buy?
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