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V92 KGW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,223 mi
Last recorded71,223 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV92 KGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,223 miles

ESP / BAS light displayed

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

intermittant instrument panel defects / lighting display

scent of fuel under-emgine bay....

Fail 1 Nov 2010 71,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ESP / BAS light displayed

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

scent of fuel under-emgine bay....

Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,739 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

ESP / BAS light illuminated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level low

fuel vapour smell / leak via upper engine bay compartrment area??!!

Fail 3 Jun 2009 61,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

ESP / BAS light illuminated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil level low

fuel vapour smell / leak via upper engine bay compartrment area??!!

Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,599 miles

Inner Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 42,219 miles

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

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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V92 KGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V92 KGW, 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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V92 KGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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