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V856 PGF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,742 mi
Last recorded101,742 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 PGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 101,742 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 101,644 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,872 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 91,704 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,498 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 88,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,728 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre has damage to inner wall

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted, preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,452 miles

Corrosion to front subframe

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

Rear brake hoses perished

Under trays damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2017 86,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Corrosion to front subframe

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake hoses perished

Under trays damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2016 86,025 miles

Few minor chips in windscreen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack

Rear brake hoses perished

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Slight misting of oil from offside front shock absorber

Undertrays & side skirts fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 11 Feb 2016 86,025 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Few minor chips in windscreen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack

Rear brake hoses perished

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Slight misting of oil from offside front shock absorber

Undertrays & side skirts fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,397 miles

Front subframe corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake hoses perished

Rear coil springs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 82,969 miles

Few minor chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2013 80,902 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight buckle to o/s front wheel rim.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 80,902 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight buckle to o/s front wheel rim.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 78,376 miles

Slight play in steering rack.

slight brake bind to n/s rear brake.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,202 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge close to limits

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

Rear tyres low tread aprox 2-3mm

Fail 23 Feb 2011 77,202 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge close to limits

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

Rear tyres low tread aprox 2-3mm

Pass 13 Feb 2010 74,157 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/s front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge. N/s front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge. N/s rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 70,067 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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V856 PGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V856 PGF, 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 V856 PGF registered?

V856 PGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V856 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V856 PGF shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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