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V745 RKK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,496 mi
Last recorded146,496 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV745 RKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 146,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 146,491 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 146,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 140,064 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 133,913 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 133,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 128,011 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 128,010 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 125,842 miles

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

rear discs slighly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2010 125,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs slighly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 122,175 miles

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

o/s rear wheel labeled to be fitted to front but not fouling on any component

power steering pipes rusting but not leaking

Fail 5 Oct 2009 122,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s rear wheel labeled to be fitted to front but not fouling on any component

power steering pipes rusting but not leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2008 118,291 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 114,198 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipes at front getting rusty.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 108,981 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 98,208 miles

front No. plate cracked

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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V745 RKK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V745 RKK, 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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V745 RKK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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