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V960 MPX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,411 mi
Last recorded111,411 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV960 MPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2019 111,411 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 101,976 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2016 91,660 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,093 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,263 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,963 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,419 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 72,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 66,687 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 66,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,901 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,710 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,359 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,018 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 38,512 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 38,512 miles

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

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

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

knock in steering column

o/s/f tyre inner side wall splite

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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V960 MPX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V960 MPX, 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 V960 MPX registered?

V960 MPX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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