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V777 ALG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,347 mi
Last recorded54,347 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV777 ALG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 54,347 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 54,347 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2019 53,479 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 53,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 52,906 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 51,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 51,369 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,387 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 49,768 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,948 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 46,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 45,217 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,681 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,516 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,343 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,558 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 34,460 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 34,460 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,526 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 24,685 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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V777 ALG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V777 ALG, 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 V777 ALG registered?

V777 ALG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V777 ALG safe to buy?

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