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V964 SWT

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,870 mi
Last recorded127,870 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV964 SWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 127,870 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 124,647 miles

both front suspension arm bushes debonding need replacing asap

front sub frame rusty

nearside front wheel not sat correctly

Fail 31 Oct 2013 124,361 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front suspension arm bushes debonding need replacing asap

front sub frame rusty

nearside front wheel not sat correctly

Pass 12 Sep 2012 115,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 106,146 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 99,725 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 99,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,065 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 93,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 89,424 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 76,807 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 64,266 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 56,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (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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V964 SWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V964 SWT, 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 V964 SWT registered?

V964 SWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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