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V782 AFC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,798 mi
Last recorded117,798 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV782 AFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 117,798 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 117,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front track arms slight play detected

rear section of exhaust corroded

steering column slightly knotchy

windscreen scratched

Fail 16 Oct 2013 112,367 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 112,367 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 103,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have slight cracking to outer treads and outer sidewalls

slight play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 97,302 miles

both front tyres are close to limit

slight play in steering system

Fail 18 Nov 2011 97,302 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are close to limit

slight play in steering system

Pass 11 Jun 2010 87,512 miles

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

Oil leak

bodycovers fitted

nearside inner sill has slight rust

Pass 24 Jun 2009 82,317 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

body covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 70,959 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,212 miles

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

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

plastic covers on offside and nereside outer sills

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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V782 AFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V782 AFC, 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 V782 AFC registered?

V782 AFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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