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V804 HHU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,144 mi
Last recorded86,144 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV804 HHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 86,144 miles

Slight knocking steering column.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 86,144 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Faulty head light dip and headlight flash switch.

Slight knocking steering column.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 79,594 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,280 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 22 Nov 2010 69,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,117 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills as covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2009 62,592 miles

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

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,058 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 56,003 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,319 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 50,317 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,024 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2006 43,024 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front shock absorbers corroded

centre exhaust box corroded

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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V804 HHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol 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 V804 HHU, 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 V804 HHU registered?

V804 HHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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