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V825 ERX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,820 mi
Last recorded77,820 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV825 ERX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 77,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on limit (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2015 73,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 73,889 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 70,138 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 70,138 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 64,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear box starting to deteriorate.

Fail 29 Nov 2013 64,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear box starting to deteriorate.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 58,455 miles

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

full beam switch operation sticky

offside rear tyre tread in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,372 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,446 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 35,444 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,647 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 31,647 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 28,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Nov 2007 28,539 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,244 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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V825 ERX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V825 ERX, 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 V825 ERX registered?

V825 ERX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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