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V988 DGC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,628 mi
Last recorded96,628 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 DGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 96,628 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 96,470 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,907 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to parts of exhaust

n/s/ headlamp has slight movement

rear seats not fitted

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 31 Oct 2014 90,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to parts of exhaust

n/s/ headlamp has slight movement

rear seats not fitted

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 24 Oct 2014

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust corroded

Offside beam pattern not sharp

Slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 4 Nov 2013 85,591 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,655 miles

both track rods have slight free play

centre exhaust system outer skin deteriorated

earth strap on sump corroded and disconnected

front number plate cracked and rear number plate deteriorated slightly

gearbox damp with oil

minor stone chips in wind screen

n/s front tyre worn bias to edges

n/s rear passenger seat belt stalk plastic insecure

passenger door slightly damaged

slight brake bind o/s front

steering rack stained with oil

Fail 2 Nov 2012 80,593 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both track rods have slight free play

centre exhaust system outer skin deteriorated

earth strap on sump corroded and disconnected

front number plate cracked and rear number plate deteriorated slightly

gearbox damp with oil

minor stone chips in wind screen

n/s front tyre worn bias to edges

n/s rear passenger seat belt stalk plastic insecure

passenger door slightly damaged

slight brake bind o/s front tyre

steering rack stained with oil

Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,628 miles

both rear directional indicators and side repeaterd starting to show white light

earth strap on oil sump corroded and detatched

front number plate cracked

full body tray fitted n/s and o/s

gearbox oil stained around n/s and o/s drive shaft seals

o/s front brake hose slightly perished

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 1 Nov 2011 72,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear directional indicators and side repeaterd starting to show white light

earth strap on oil sump corroded and detatched

front number plate cracked

full body tray fitted n/s and o/s

gearbox oil stained around n/s and o/s drive shaft seals

o/s front brake hose slightly perished

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 6 Nov 2010 66,826 miles

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

n/s rear seat belt retaining device missing plastic cover.

Fail 6 Nov 2010 66,826 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s rear seat belt retaining device missing plastic cover.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,468 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,871 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 48,411 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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V988 DGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V988 DGC, 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 V988 DGC registered?

V988 DGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V988 DGC safe to buy?

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