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V920 PTW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,704 mi
Last recorded101,704 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV920 PTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,704 miles

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

talegate cannot open

Fail 1 Oct 2014 101,702 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

talegate cannot open

Pass 4 Apr 2013 100,682 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre inner sidewalls cracking

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2013 100,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing slightly

full undersheild fitted

offside rear tyre 2mm and has cuts but no chords exposed

Fail 8 Mar 2012 97,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing slightly

full undersheild fitted

offside rear tyre 2mm and has cuts but no chords exposed

Pass 9 Dec 2010 87,270 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 87,269 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 77,346 miles

ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH WIPER BLADES OR CLEAN SCREEN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE

SIGNS OF CV GREASE ON OFFSIDE CV GAITER POSS PIN HOLED

Fail 22 Sep 2009 77,338 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH WIPER BLADES OR CLEAN SCREEN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE

SIGNS OF CV GREASE ON OFFSIDE CV GAITER POSS PIN HOLED

Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,903 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2008 67,903 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2007 61,647 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 61,647 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,163 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 46,985 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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V920 PTW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V920 PTW, 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 V920 PTW registered?

V920 PTW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is V920 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V920 PTW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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