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V784 AFC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,355 mi
Last recorded96,355 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV784 AFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2013 96,355 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 96,355 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 92,062 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 92,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front brake pads warning wire sensor touching/fouling onto inside of the road wheel

Pass 23 Dec 2010 86,420 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear tyre wearing uneven recomend replaceing very soon

nearside door trim

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear rear number plate

slight knock from steering column

Fail 23 Dec 2010 86,420 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

near side rear tyre wearing uneven recomend replaceing very soon

nearside door trim

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear rear number plate

slight knock from steering column

Pass 25 Sep 2009 80,640 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 80,640 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,199 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 65,689 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 55,345 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise headlamp aim tested on setting 3 ok at test

advise steering noisey but no excessive play found at test

Pass 3 Jul 2006 55,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise headlamp aim tested on setting 3 ok at test

advise steering noisey but no excessive play found at test

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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V784 AFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V784 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 V784 AFC registered?

V784 AFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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