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V824 PHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,780 mi
Last recorded69,780 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV824 PHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,780 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,182 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cocdition rear number plate

under trays fitted /covers over door sills

Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,128 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 53,855 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Nov 2008 48,868 miles

near side front tyre on 1.6mm of tread, near side rear tyre heavily perished and cracked on side wall, both rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,460 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 38,917 miles

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

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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V824 PHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V824 PHJ, 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 V824 PHJ registered?

V824 PHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V824 PHJ safe to buy?

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