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V748 NMV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,338 mi
Last recorded117,338 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV748 NMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 117,338 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 110,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearstick top loose

Fail 9 May 2015 110,731 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearstick top loose

Pass 5 Jun 2014 107,135 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,425 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 99,425 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 91,545 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 88,204 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,204 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 86,231 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 86,211 miles

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

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

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

anti- slip wearing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 82,647 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 82,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 72,452 miles

ENGINE HAS AN OIL LEAK

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 65,071 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 65,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 56,794 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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V748 NMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V748 NMV, 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 V748 NMV registered?

V748 NMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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