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V760 EHN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,423 mi
Last recorded93,423 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV760 EHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,423 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 92,305 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack NS & OS

Fail 16 Feb 2016 92,305 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

NSR Tyre Tread Cracked and Has A Nail

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge Wearing (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack NS & OS

Pass 24 Feb 2015 90,788 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 88,678 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 88,675 miles

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

exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 20 Feb 2013 86,403 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 86,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 84,882 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,937 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 82,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 79,362 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 79,362 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 76,568 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 76,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 May 2007 72,812 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 72,807 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 67,551 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 67,551 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 67,523 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V760 EHN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V760 EHN, 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 V760 EHN registered?

V760 EHN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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