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W466 EGC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,056 mi
Last recorded66,056 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW466 EGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,056 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 66,056 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,032 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 62,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,568 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 56,414 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,372 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,691 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 49,691 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 44,407 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,228 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 23,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,284 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 18,985 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,915 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 14,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,908 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 12,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 10,677 miles

1,Adviseable to replace front number plate (small crack and reflector).

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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W466 EGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 W466 EGC, 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 W466 EGC registered?

W466 EGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for W466 EGC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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