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V787 EDX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,672 mi
Last recorded166,672 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV787 EDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 166,672 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 166,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 162,843 miles

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

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

center exhaust corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2013 162,843 miles

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

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

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

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

center exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2012 158,260 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 150,348 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2011 150,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 21 May 2010 128,639 miles

front number plate mart slightly

play in nearside front ant roll bar link

play in nearside track rod end

play in offside front ant roll bar link

Fail 20 May 2010 128,639 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

front number plate mart slightly

play in nearside front ant roll bar link

play in nearside track rod end

play in offside front ant roll bar link

Pass 17 Apr 2009 116,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 115,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 104,224 miles

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

slight knock & play in steering rack

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint when wheel raised

unable to carry out complete inspection of underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2007 84,986 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 81,921 miles

slight play in lower ball joint(nsf)

surface rust on ns+os rear brake pipes

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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V787 EDX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V787 EDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V787 EDX registered?

V787 EDX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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