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V798 MJB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

80,219 mi
Last recorded80,219 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 MJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 80,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 80,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,672 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 62,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre cracked,perished and deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 62,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs rusty

odd size tyres fitted front/rear

Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,448 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 57,448 miles

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,173 miles

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

rear no plate loose on fixings

slight rusting to brake pipes

Fail 22 Oct 2011 52,173 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

rear no plate loose on fixings

slight rusting to brake pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2010 47,460 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 47,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,373 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,869 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 37,859 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyre walls split -on inside walls

Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,566 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 32,542 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,360 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 26,359 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2005 18,355 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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V798 MJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V798 MJB, 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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V798 MJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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