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V759 ECW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,025 mi
Last recorded86,025 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV759 ECW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 86,025 miles

front cross member has surface rust on it, front wiper(s) slightly deteriorated.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 86,025 miles

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

front cross member has surface rust on it, front wiper(s) slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

full under tray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2011 79,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

full under tray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2009 73,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

full under tray fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2009 73,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

full under tray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2008 67,924 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 67,920 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 63,085 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 63,060 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,953 miles

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

front & rear crossmembers, rear suspension arms surface rust

front coil springs rusty

front discs edges rusty, exhaust system rusty

plastic under panels fitted to vehicle unable to inspect under them

power steering pipes / unions surface rust , handbrake cable rusty

slight buckle n/s/r wheel rim, cut on n/s/f tyre, no spare wheel

Fail 6 Dec 2006 59,953 miles

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

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

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

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

front & rear crossmembers rear suspension arms surface rust

front coil springs rusty

front discs edges rusty, exhaust system rusty

plastic under panels fitted to vehicle unable to inspect under them

power steering pipes/unions surface rust

slight buckle n/s/r wheel rim, cut in n/s/f tyre, no spare wheel

Pass 8 Mar 2006
Fail 8 Mar 2006

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V759 ECW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V759 ECW, 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 V759 ECW registered?

V759 ECW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V759 ECW shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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