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V998 HAK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,359 mi
Last recorded106,359 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 HAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 106,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 106,359 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 99,512 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 99,510 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,309 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front upper and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front upper and rear (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 92,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front upper and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front upper and rear (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 85,234 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 85,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 78,832 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre is flat at the bottom

Pass 23 Sep 2013 73,556 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,576 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 67,576 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,735 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,027 miles

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

play in o/s steering rack end

play in o/s track-rod end

Fail 27 Aug 2010 34,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

play in o/s steering rack end

play in o/s track-rod end

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,366 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 27,697 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,697 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 24,705 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,705 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,103 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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V998 HAK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V998 HAK, 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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V998 HAK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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