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V727 EGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,079 mi
Last recorded65,079 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV727 EGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 65,079 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

damage to o/s/r bodywork

Fail 1 Dec 2015 65,079 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance rear (1.2.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

damage to o/s/r bodywork

Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,019 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 64,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

knicking in steering column coupling

Fail 6 Aug 2013 62,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

esp light on

knicking in steering column coupling

Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,262 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 60,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 58,212 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 58,212 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,672 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 52,944 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,287 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,597 miles

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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V727 EGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V727 EGJ, 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 V727 EGJ registered?

V727 EGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V727 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V727 EGJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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