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V898 DGP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

81,442 mi
Last recorded81,442 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 DGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,442 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens taped up

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 81,346 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe mounting bracket Brocken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front headlights lens fading

Nearside Rear light lens taped up

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 76,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged repaired with tape

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

both headlamp images poor

plastic inner and outer sill covers fitted

rear axle corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2020 76,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer wheel arch lip/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged repaired with tape

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

both headlamp images poor

plastic inner and outer sill covers fitted

rear axle corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,993 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering rack wet

Fail 16 Aug 2019 71,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering rack wet

Pass 9 Aug 2018 67,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 62,523 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 62,518 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 61,197 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 61,192 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,876 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 59,870 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 58,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,540 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre getting low

washer jets need adjusting

Fail 17 Jul 2013 57,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre getting low

washer jets need adjusting

Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,071 miles

centre exhaust poor

n/s and o/s brake pipes corroded

rear flexi hoses perished

Fail 10 Jul 2012 56,068 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear tyres getting low

centre exhaust poor

n/s and o/s brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

rear flexi hoses perished

Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,351 miles

anti roll bar link o/s/f gaitour split

exhaust box in poor condistion

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

underframe covered can not inspect propley

Fail 14 Jul 2011 54,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

anti roll bar link o/s/f gaitour split

exhaust box in poor condistion

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

underframe covered can not inspect propley

Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,446 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 47,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,705 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,536 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,176 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 33,043 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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V898 DGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 V898 DGP, 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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V898 DGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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