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V744 LAM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,115 mi
Last recorded119,115 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV744 LAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 119,115 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2016 108,178 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 108,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 97,367 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 91,142 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,569 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 89,569 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,927 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 84,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,604 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,148 miles

.. nearside/offside front shockabsorbers slighty weak

.. nearside/offside rear brake pipes difficult to inspect /under cowlings

.. slight knock noise in steering columb

Fail 28 Sep 2009 62,212 miles

.. front /rear number plates getting tarnished

.. slight knocking noise in steering coluum

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,212 miles

.. front /rear number plates getting tarnished

.. slight knocking noise in steering coluum

Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,021 miles

. slight knock in steering columb shaft

.. front/rear number plates getting tarnished

.. strong advise offside front tyre 3/4mm of tread left change soon

Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,127 miles

...... †...... slight knocking noise in steering columb

Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,566 miles

offside front tyre getting low in tread depth

Pass 26 Sep 2005 38,357 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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V744 LAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V744 LAM, 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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V744 LAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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