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V799 LGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,356 mi
Last recorded83,356 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV799 LGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 83,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 79,547 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system rusty!

rear brake pipes rusty!

Fail 13 Oct 2012 75,519 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system rusty!

rear brake pipes rusty!

Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,259 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 254,711 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,178 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 64,159 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,577 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,857 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,312 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,701 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 34,455 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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V799 LGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V799 LGJ, 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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V799 LGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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