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V712 VKE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,918 mi
Last recorded121,918 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV712 VKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 121,918 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 121,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 121,908 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 119,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 119,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 117,612 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 113,008 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 112,929 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 106,370 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 106,370 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 100,851 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 96,910 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 96,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 91,832 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 85,056 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 78,288 miles

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

tracking is out

Pass 10 Aug 2007 71,092 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 63,220 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 63,220 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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V712 VKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 V712 VKE, 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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V712 VKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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