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V914 MOK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,040 mi
Last recorded127,040 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV914 MOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 127,040 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 123,198 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

under trays

Pass 2 Feb 2015 108,825 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 108,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 98,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 90,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 85,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 80,443 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 80,431 miles

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

off side front shocker coil spring mounting cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2010 74,696 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 74,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 68,977 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 68,982 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 68,977 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 66,326 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 66,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

front tyres worn on edge

steering sliding joint slight play

Fail 3 May 2007 47,143 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 47,143 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,914 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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V914 MOK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V914 MOK, 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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V914 MOK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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