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V727 HJN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

120,605 mi
Last recorded120,605 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV727 HJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 120,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag lamp on

both rear tyres going out of shape

n/s/r seat missing at time of test

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jun 2012 120,605 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag lamp on

both rear tyres going out of shape

n/s/r seat missing at time of test

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jun 2011 113,393 miles

front brake discs ridged

headlight images poor

heavy engine oil leak

long handbrake travel

n/s/r brake pipe loose

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

outer sills + floor pans covered

surface corrosion rear inner sills

Fail 29 Jun 2011 113,391 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs ridged

heavy engine oil leak

long handbrake travel

n/s/r brake pipe loose

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

outer sills + floor pans covered

surface corrosion rear inner sills

Fail 6 Jun 2011 113,024 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

rear brakes have a slight imbalance advise inspection/repair

Pass 2 Jul 2010 104,954 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2010 104,951 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 93,820 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 93,820 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 81,922 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 64,545 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 64,545 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 61,188 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 53,184 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 53,184 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 HJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HJN, 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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V727 HJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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