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V816 LGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,170 mi
Last recorded33,170 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 LGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 33,170 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 33,166 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty dip to main (1.7.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 25,890 miles

Front offside tyre has wall Damage

Knocking noise from Steering column

Nearside rear brake slightly out of balance

Fail 14 Nov 2014 25,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Front offside tyre has wall Damage

Knocking noise from Steering column

Nearside rear brake slightly out of balance

Pass 10 Dec 2013 21,996 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 20,859 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 20,859 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 15,173 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 10,077 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 8,715 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 8,371 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 7,823 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 7,148 miles

slight cracing in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2005 6,621 miles

slight cracking in nearside front tyre inner wall.

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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V816 LGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V816 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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What year was V816 LGJ registered?

V816 LGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 1999.

Is V816 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V816 LGJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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