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V845 ENN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

78,685 mi
Last recorded78,685 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV845 ENN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 78,685 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 78,685 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Dec 2007 78,682 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

srs lighht displayed and brake warning light showing pads annd fluid ok

Pass 5 May 2007 73,185 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

offside front flexible brake hose perished

offside rear lower coil spring rubber missing

steering feels slightly notchy

wiper blades leaving streakes on screen

Fail 5 May 2007 73,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

offside front flexible brake hose perished

steering feels very notchy

Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,274 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 63,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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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V845 ENN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 V845 ENN, 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 V845 ENN registered?

V845 ENN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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