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V768 DGP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,743 mi
Last recorded48,743 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV768 DGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 48,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear subframe, rear bush worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 48,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 39,726 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 34,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 34,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 33,188 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 32,283 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 31,015 miles

N/S/R brake pipe corroded.

O/S/F brake pipe corroded.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 31,013 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

N/S/R brake pipe corroded.

O/S/F brake pipe corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,531 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Testing in wet conditions.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,939 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 26,080 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 26,080 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

Fail 23 Sep 2011 26,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

accident damage to front

Fail 9 Sep 2011 25,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

accident damage to front

Pass 7 Aug 2010 23,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 22,334 miles

rear brake pipes rusted

wing mirror damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,597 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 19,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 17,648 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 15,264 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 12,496 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 12,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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V768 DGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V768 DGP, 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 V768 DGP registered?

V768 DGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V768 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V768 DGP shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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