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V729 OGC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,323 mi
Last recorded88,323 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 88,323 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,616 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 87,616 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 87,405 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 86,886 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 86,414 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,678 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,831 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 83,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 83,484 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,672 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 79,081 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 79,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 77,580 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 24 Nov 2010 77,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 76,185 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside vehicle is left hand drive

Fail 2 Dec 2009 76,185 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside vehicle is left hand drive

Pass 2 Dec 2008 71,603 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 71,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 68,431 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 66,743 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 64,131 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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V729 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V729 OGC, 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 V729 OGC registered?

V729 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V729 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V729 OGC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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