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V775 MGC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

54,180 mi
Last recorded54,180 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV775 MGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2020 54,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 53,270 miles

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 52,792 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 52,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 52,291 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 52,291 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 52,282 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade torn

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

Offside Rear strong advisory: play detected in suspension arm bush

Rear middle exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2016 51,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has some casing distortion

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

Offside Rear heavy cracking to tyre

strong advisory:dipp beam switch faulty

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Fail 2 Dec 2016 51,874 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has some casing distortion

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

Offside Rear heavy cracking to tyre

strong advisory:dipp beam switch faulty

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,878 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 50,166 miles

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

rearsilencer rusting near side mirror damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,648 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 46,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,349 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 42,524 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,235 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,861 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,289 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge

Fail 17 Nov 2008 33,289 miles

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

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

brake fluid dirty

o/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,786 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 30,786 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,223 miles

fan belt/tensioner noisey???

front brake pads & disc's worn

n/s/f tyre wall cut

n/s/r coil spring condition?

Fail 20 Nov 2006 27,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fan belt/tensioner noisey?

front brake pads & disc's worn

n/s/f tyre wall cut

o/s/r coil spring condition?

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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V775 MGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V775 MGC, 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 V775 MGC registered?

V775 MGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is V775 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V775 MGC shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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