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V940 EGK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,948 mi
Last recorded72,948 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV940 EGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 72,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

boot jammed but opens and closes

Fail 14 Nov 2017 72,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

boot jammed but opens and closes

Pass 16 Nov 2016 65,395 miles

engine covers and over sills fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 62,221 miles

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

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

oversills and undertray fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2015 62,221 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oversills and undertray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 60,688 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 60,680 miles

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

Exhaust box corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2013 59,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nesrside front seat belt has a light frayed stiches

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 59,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nesrside front seat belt has a light frayed stiches

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 56,869 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,529 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,865 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 50,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearsde front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,501 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,301 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,249 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,389 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bodywork damage to front

brake fluid level getting low

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake pads 1/2 worn

front registration plate damaged

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut

parking brake lever comes up high

n/s/r tyre badly deteriorated & nail in tread

o/s/r tyre badly deteriorated & screw in tread

Pass 18 Oct 2005 27,347 miles

bodywork damage

brake pedal rubber is worn

front registration plate is cracked

n/s/r outer tyre wall is deteriorated & cut

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

o/s/r outer tyre wall is deteriorated + screw in the tread

Fail 18 Oct 2005 27,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

bodywork damage

brake pedal rubber is worn

front registration plate is cracked

n/s/f outer tyre wall is deteriorated and cut

n/s/r outer tyre wall is deteriorated & cut

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

o/s/r outer tyre wall is deteriorated + screw in the tread

rear registration plate security

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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V940 EGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V940 EGK, 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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V940 EGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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