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V922 LAR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,003 mi
Last recorded84,003 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV922 LAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,003 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are slightly warped

wiper blades foul eachother

Fail 22 Nov 2017 84,003 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are slightly warped

wiper blades foul eachother

Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,565 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are slightly warped and wearing thin

slight damage around car,nothing sharp

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 Nov 2016 79,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are slightly warped and wearing thin

slight damage around car,nothing sharp

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Nov 2015 72,916 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

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

service brake only just met req standard (50% )

under trays and plastic sill covers restricting view of some components

Fail 19 Nov 2015 72,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

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

under trays and plastic sill covers restricting view of some components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,864 miles

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

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

n/s mirror deterioated but still useable

n/s/r tyre is perished on outer wall

wipers are slightly deterioated

Pass 6 Jul 2013 664,659 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 62,611 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 61,247 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 59,265 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 57,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 57,085 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 56,281 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 56,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,949 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 53,927 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 50,947 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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V922 LAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V922 LAR, 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 V922 LAR registered?

V922 LAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V922 LAR safe to buy?

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