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V747 LAM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,671 mi
Last recorded54,671 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV747 LAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 54,671 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 53,841 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 53,663 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 53,505 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 53,253 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 52,745 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 52,329 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,040 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,696 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 51,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,223 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,536 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,300 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,772 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 23 Jul 2014 45,771 miles

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

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

front tyres perished

Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,393 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,903 miles

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

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

rear section exhaust box corroding where support strap wraps around box

Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,608 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,014 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,747 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,410 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 25,717 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,966 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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V747 LAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 V747 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V747 LAM registered?

V747 LAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V747 LAM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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